Mata Amritanandamayi

We become one when faith in god arises. We love others. We do good, obey our parents, and salute the guru with all due reverence. In this way, we become good. Children, we need to purify our actions. Wherever we go, we see only flaws and…

Children, being a householder is no obstacle to spiritual practices. A householder can certainly attain self-realisation. However, actions must be done selflessly and without attachment, and dedicated to god. A true…

Children, some people criticise devotion and prayer, calling it a mere display of emotion. They view singing bhajans and praying out loud as a show. People who criticise in this manner have simply not understood the…

There are certain things in life towards which attraction never ends. These are the good things that awaken enthusiasm and freshness whenever we think about or experience them. For example, the sea. No matter how many…

Children and many great souls have worked tirelessly for world peace, and many are still striving today. Yet, we do not see much change in the world. War, conflict, poverty and starvation exist even today. Many ask if…

Children, if we examine how we respond to the situations we encounter, we will see that most of the time, preconceived notions shape our responses. We must learn to regard the circumstances of our life without…

Children, life is meant not only for winners but for losers as well. Usually, people think and speak only about their success and their achievements. But to gain any real, lasting achievement, we need to pay more…

The present-day problems in society are a matter of grave concern. It is very important to learn the cause of these problems and then find solutions. But change has to begin with the individual. When a family member…

Children, knowingly or unknowingly, many of us harbour prejudices about others. Our preconceptions do not allow us to understand them properly. A man wearing yellow-tinted glasses will see everything as yellow. We must…

The human mind of today is like a jungle full of the wild beasts of accumulated desires. And the heart of most people has become like honey hidden in a rock. Infinite divine energies lie dormant in everyone, but people…