We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.
Mata AmritanandamayiChildren, we should consider every name as the name of our beloved deity. Imagine that He is the one that appears in all the different forms. If our beloved deity is Krishna, then while chanting the names of the Divine Mother, imagine that Krishna has come before us as Devi. We should not think that since we are chanting Devi's names, Krishna might not like it. These differences exist only in our world, not in His.
Mata AmritanandamayiToo much concern about physical security and too little concern about spirituality is the hallmark of today's world.
Mata AmritanandamayiAt the end of the archana, prostrate, then get up and, remaining on the same spot, turn around clockwise 3 times just as if circling a temple, then bow to the Lord.
Mata Amritanandamayi