Two types of poverty
In today’s world, people experience two types of poverty: the poverty caused by lack of food, clothing and shelter, and the poverty caused by lack of love and compassion. Of these two, the second type needs to be considered first—because, if we have love and compassion in our hearts, then we will wholeheartedly serve those who suffer from lack of food, clothing and shelter.
--Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
There are two types of education
1. Education for livelihood helps us to get a job and earn our living. We can realize our ambitions earn wealth, acquire name and fame.But this alone will never help us live a comfortable life of plenty, full and complete.
2. Education for Life:
When our plans fall apart, or we face failure and loss, or when we are knocked down, education should help us regain our mental equipoise and give us self-confidence to look ahead.
Spirituality is education for life. It helps us to gain a deeper understanding of the world, our mind and our emotions, as well as those of others.
--Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Effort and Grace
People think they can achieve everything by human effort, but that is a wrong concept. Of course, we must put forth an effort, but we must also pray for Grace. We will not get the desired result if Grace is absent. Human effort is in our hands but the Grace is not, it is from beyond. We should learn the art to tap into that unknown source of Grace. For Grace, we must do good actions. We must help others with compassionate and loving attitude.
--Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
Amma's Dream
"Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy. It is Amma's prayer that at least this small dream be realised."
--Mata Amritanandamayi Devi
