In today's world, people experience two types of poverty: the poverty caused by lack of food, clothing and shelter, and the poverty caused by lack of love and compassion. Of these two, the second type needs to be considered first because if we have love and compassion in our hearts, then we will wholeheartedly serve those who suffer from lack of food, clothing and shelter.
Mata AmritanandamayiJust beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.
Mata AmritanandamayiLet us take from Nature only what we really need, and try to give back to some extent.
Mata AmritanandamayiWhen the storm brews and the waves swell, only an experienced captain can control the ship and save it.
Mata AmritanandamayiChildren, 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