Category: Spiritual
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Amma’s lesson on the importance of remembering mantra
Let us all take this lesson to heart and continue to chant the mantra, pursuing the path of sadhana with devotion and determination.
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Interaction with the kids and a lesson in mindfulness
6 Feb 2023, Amritapuri Ashram The daily evening bhajans at the Ashram are always filled with joy, laughter, love and peace. It is a time for the community to come together and connect with the divine through music and prayers. During one of these bhajan sessions, Amma was interacting with the kids, and one of…
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May our actions talk louder than our words
Amma prays that this eminent venture brings transformation in human minds. May our actions talk louder than our words. May they create ripples of love, compassion, and respect in human hearts.
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Do not allow ourselves to lose our self-confidence
The self-confidence is like a booster rocket. One should not compare oneself with others and develop an inferiority complex. Even people who are considered to be very strong, in certain circumstances they, can lose their self-confidence.
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Devi manifests as knowledge, love and all virtues
This entire universe is but a play of that cosmic power. Hence, we should see the Mother of the Universe in everything and love and serve everyone equally, without prejudice.
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Increase our circle of compassion
We have learned to fly like a bird and swim like a fish but have forgotten to walk and live like humans. Only when we realise this will our life become joyful.
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Foster the remembrance of Krishna only to become Krishna
Lord Krishna showed us through the example of his life how to be joyful from childhood to old age and to make one’s entire life a celebration.
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Amma on India
“We have a role to play and a dharma towards our country.” ~Amma “Just as we bathe daily in order to keep our bodies clean, and just as we use perfumes, we should ensure that we maintain the cleanliness of our roads and public places, which are parts of our country’s body.” ~Amma “If Bharat…
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The Guru never wants the disciple to remain a disciple.
Surrender is nothing but giving up our likes and dislikes. That is when our heart opens. The Guru’s grace is always present, but we should grant ourselves our own grace.
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The purpose of yoga is to bring out the full potential
Absence of diseases, the ability to do physical work without feeling weak, having mental sharpness and emotional balance—only when all four of these are present can we say we are in good health.