Children, love can accomplish anything and everything. Love can cure diseases. Love can heal wounded hearts and transform human minds. Knowledge devoid of devotion is like chewing stones. Children, we must first plant the seeds of love, peace and patience within ourselves. The key to world peace is within every individual residing on this planet. Peace is not just the absence of war and conflict; it goes well beyond that. Simply transferring the world’s nuclear weapons to a museum will not in itself bring about world peace. The nuclear weapons of the mind must first be eliminated.  Mata Amritanandamayi on the Hindu concept of Shraddha The meaning of ‘shraddha’ is to be constantly aware. But this is only possible when you are relaxed. A tense, agitated person, who is constantly thinking about his failures in life, cannot be watchful, nor can he be fully aware of the present moment. It is the same with a person who keeps dreaming about the future. Both of these mood...

Meeting with the hugging saint, Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, is referred as ‘Darshan.’ There is deep symbolism attached to the hugs and kisses. Darshan refers to Mata’s motherly embrace. Mata herself spoke about the darshan “Amma’s hugs and kisses should not be considered ordinary. When Amma embraces or kisses someone, it is a process of purification and inner healing. Amma is transmitting a part of her pure, vital energy into her children. It also allows them to experience, true unconditional love. When Amma holds someone, it can help to awaken the dormant spiritual energy within them, which will eventually take them to the ultimate goal of Self Realization. Source – Secret Of Inner Peace By Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi Additional Information: Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, affectionately known as "Amma" or the "Hugging Saint," is renowned for her compassionate embrace, a gesture that has touched millions worldwide. Her hug...

Mata Amritanandamayi on Hindu idol worship The formless and omnipotent God can easily assume form for the sake of devotees. An ordinary individual may not develop love as easily for the formless aspect of God (Brahman), as he/she would, if worshiped with form. So the need for idol worship. We should worship him seeing all forms as different aspects of the same God….See Brahman in everything and everyone. Whomsoever you see, remember god’s form. Then everything will rise up from within. When our mind becomes expansive, we can merge with the infinite. Amritanandamayi on Self Sacrifice Human beings can learn many things from Nature. For example, take an apple tree. It gives all its fruits to others, taking nothing for itself. Its very existence is for other living beings. Likewise, a river. Everyone comes and bathes in it. It washes away everyone's dirt, expecting nothing. It willingly accepts all the impurities and returns purity, sacrificing everything for others...

Story by Mata Amritanandamayi that explains who success in life is brought by our ability to face any situation with equanimity. A flight to New York, scheduled to leave at 10 o’clock, was ready to take off at an airport. The passengers were feeling impatient while waiting in line to board the plane. Suddenly an announcement was made that the flight to New York was cancelled due to an aircraft malfunction. Passengers were asked to accept the inconvenience. There was a big commotion among the passengers on hearing this announcement. In the midst of this commotion, a businessman went up to the counter and lost his temper, “Do you know that I will lose millions of dollars in business if I do not get to my meeting on time tomorrow? Who will compensate for my loss? I am going to sue you and your airlines for a huge amount of money for all the losses I will incur. I will see you in court,” he thundered. The person at the counter began explaining with humility, “Sir, excuse us.” “No, n...

Mata Amritanandamayi, popularly known as the hugging saint of India , provides spiritual guidance and solace to millions of people around the world. The teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi is from talks, books, articles, newspapers etc. Talking high philosophy often confuses people, whilst a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair in others. The most serious problem facing the world today is the pollution of the human mind and the increase in selfishness and cruelty. This is the root of all the other problems facing the world today. Everything in the world is changing — with one exception: our negative mental state! Our personality is a reflection of our mind. The ability of human beings to rise up to a situation and act is slowly disappearing. In the name of stability and competition, mankind is allowing their lives to be led by hatred, revenge and stubbornness. In life, things rarely happen according to our expectations. This ...

Quotes of Mata Amritanandamayi from various sources. The Mata Amritanandamayi Devi quotes is a continuous collection of quotes of more than 10 years. These 108 quotes are from books, talks, newspaper, magazine articles. Amma Amritanandamayi Devi is a highly popular spiritual leader with following around the globe. She is also popularly known as Ammachi or Amma. Children live in the present moment. This is why people feel so drawn to them. Unless we have a certain degree of mastery over the mind, true peace is difficult to attain. Your heart is the temple where God should be enshrined. Your good thoughts are the flowers, your good words the hymns, your good deeds the rituals. And love is the offering. To ward off evil tendencies, human beings should develop the ability to accept and nourish healthy thoughts. Violent attitude is robbing away peace and love among human beings. And it is because of nurturing selfish thoughts that society no longer believe...