Children, not a grain of the food we eat is made purely by our own effort. What comes to us in the form of food is the work of others, the bounty of Nature and God's compassion. Even if we have millions of dollars, we still need food to satisfy our hunger. Can we eat dollars? Therefore, never eat anything without first praying with humility.
Mata AmritanandamayiThere is the path of karma, selfless action, the path of love and devotion, the path of training the mind and the path of Yoga, mantra and tantra this is what the various saints advocated.
Mata AmritanandamayiAs you help those in need, selfishness will fall away. And, without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment.
Mata AmritanandamayiFundamentally, what everyone needs is mental strength and confidence, to manage the mind, just as we manage the outside world.
Mata AmritanandamayiThose that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.
Mata AmritanandamayiSociety 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