Marenna Mata Quotes

There is a pre-existing harmony in everything. The problem is the human being. It may be true that one single Incarnation of God may not he able to bring that peace and harmony in the entire world. It's only because of that harmony that they could create in the world and in people's mind that the world still exists and that there is always a balance. Otherwise, things could be much worse. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Our ultimate dharma is self-realization. Thoughts and actions that support our spiritual evolution are real dharma. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Changing the world is like trying to straighten a dog's tail. However much you may try, you won't succeed. But although the tail won't straighten, if you keep trying every day, at least you will put on some muscle. Similarly, even though it is difficult to make a change, our effort to do so in itself brings positive results. It will help us change. Without waiting for others to change,if we change ourselves first, that will make a difference. Instead of worrying about results, focus on doing our best in what we are engaged in. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God's favorite place. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

It is a good practice to write at least on page of mantra daily. Many people get better concentration by writing than by chanting. Try also to inculcate in children the habit of chanting and neatly writing the mantra. This will help to improve their handwriting, too. The book in which the mantra is written should not be thrown around; it should be carefully kept in our meditation or shrine room. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, in the present dark age of materialism, chanting the mantra is the easiest way for us to obtain inner purification and concentration. Japa can be done at any time, anywhere, without observing any rule regarding the purity of mind and body. Japa can be done while engaged in any task. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Problems arise when you identify with your thoughts and emotions. Try to be a witness to the thoughts instead of being totally identified with them. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, meditation is not just sitting with our eyes closed. We should take every action as worship. We should be able to experience His presence everywhere. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Everything is God, there is nothing else but God. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Consoling a miserable soul, wiping the tears of a crying person is greater than any worldly achievement. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

We cannot change situations in life, but we can change our attitude towards them ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

As far as possible, everyone in the family should eat together. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Try to gather the strength to live as brother and sister after one or two children are born. This is essential for reaping the full benefit of spiritual practice and to make spiritual progress through mental restraint. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, temples are places where, at least for a short while, the remembrance of God is kindled in our hearts which otherwise are totally immersed in worldly transactions. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Any action done with the right attitude, understanding and discrimination will take you closer to liberation. If however, the same action is done without the right attitude, it will bind you. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Do your actions in the world, without forgetting that your find goal in life is to break free from all bondage and limitations. Always 'remember that you have a higher goal to attain. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Isn't it human beings who impart vitality to the image in the temple? If no one sculpts the stone, it doesn't become an image. If no one installs it in the temple, it does not acquire any sanctity. If no worship is done, it does not acquire any power. Without human effort there cannot be any temples. What is wrong then in saying that we should view great masters as equal to God? Temples installed by such spiritual masters have a special energy of their own. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

First, the human mind should be harmonized, then the harmony of Nature will spontaneously take place. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people will then be able to buy and read them. In this way we can help to cultivate spiritual culture in them also. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Deciding to chant the mantra a certain number of times daily will help foster the japa habit. We should always keep a rosary with us for doing japa. A rosary can be made of 108, 54, 27 or 18 beads of rudraksha, tulsi, crystal, sandalwood, gems, etc, with one 'guru bead'. We should resolve to chant a certain number of rosaries (rounds) daily. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

The only way we can feel free is by feeling the pure love within. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

If you are unable to meditate, chant your mantra or sing bhajans. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

If we lose our money while traveling, think how frantically we search for it! In the same way, if we are unable to do japa even for a brief moment, we should grieve: 'Alas, Lord, I have lost so much time!' If there is such anguish, even the time we spend sleeping will not be wasted. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

But Mata understood that Jizu had been made into something like a saint, a symbol around which people could rally. Such symbols were the most dangerous because they could be made to say whatever those who held the symbol wished. ~ Ken Liu

When you get up in the morning, let your first thought be directed towards God. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Society is made up of individuals. The thoughts and actions of each individual influence the culture of that society. Instead of waiting for others to improve, we should try to improve ourselves. Once our attitude has changed, we will be able to perceive goodness throughout world. If there is a positive change in us, it will also be reflected in others. It is only what we give that we can hope to get back. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

A true spiritual seeker should exercise control all the time, throughout the day and night. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Be content and happy with whatever comes to you. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

It is unbelievable. ~ Mata Hari

My dance is a sacred poem in which each movement is a word and whose every word is underlined by music. The temple in which I dance can be vague or faithfully reproduced, for I am the temple. ~ Mata Hari

We live in a calculative world and have a calculative mind, and in such a world, ego dominates. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

We should never forget that after every night, there is a dawn. We should never lose our optimistic faith. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Love is the only medicine that can heal the wounds of the world. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi

Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him. ~ Mata Amritanandamayi