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Before creation existed there was Cosmic Consciousness: Spirit or God, the Absolute, ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new Bliss beyond form and manifestation. When creation came into being, Cosmic Consciousness "descended" into the physical universe… more »

It is only through understanding spiritual principles and performing spiritual practices that we will gain the right understanding and the right mental attitude in order to persevere in performing good actions no matter what kind of response we get in re… more »

"You must be very correct, very punctual, very regular. You should discipline yourself rigidly. Otherwise, you cannot attain the highest, the Realisation. It is not an easy task. Happy-go-lucky type easy temperament is no good in spiritual pursuits. Have… more »

"Oh Man, merge in your Self!" Amma sings about Her experience in the mystical song, 'Ananda Veethi', The Path of Bliss. more »

We have a capacity to remember God throughout every action. One who has abandoned selfish attachment to the fruits of work and remains ever content and dependent on no one but God, such a person - though engaged in activity - does nothing at all and… more »

"Reality is merely an illusion, although a very persistent one." ~Albert Einstein "Only one who is awake can awaken others." ~Amma more »

Question: Mother, just see how much this world has degenerated! Amma: Son, do not look at the world. Look within your own self and remove the impurities from your mind. Practice seeing only the good in others. When all the impurities are removed from… more »

"We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character -- that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate." - Dr. Martin Lu… more »

"When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it, always." - Mohandas Karamachand… more »

The greatest weakness is doubt. Doubt is thy enemy. Doubt is the greatest sin. Slay this doubt. Slay the slayer mind. - Sri Swami Sivananda more »

The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living. -Mata Amritanandamayi more »

The main purpose of education should be to impart a culture of the heart - a culture based on spiritual values. - Amma more »

"Whereas in the past in both East and West there have been precise models these have been built around a culture and tradition which was supportive of this practice. In Western culture the support system has been destroyed by the industrial revolution a… more »

"When one beholds the entire universe as a play of Consciousness, what else can one do but smile?" -Amma more »

Children, all the love which the world offers will ultimately lead us to sorrow. There is no selfless love in this world. .... Happiness is not in any object. It is from within us. Happiness is experienced when the sense organs are concentrated. -A… more »