Ammachi (Mata Amritanandamayi)

Spiritual Master Indian Born 1953 (age 73)

Hindu spiritual leader; known for embracing devotees.

384 quotes

"The greatest religion is to love one another."
Love
"Serve the poor and the sick with all your heart. Service to humanity is service to God."
Kindness
"Do not seek illumination unless you seek it as a man whose hair is on fire seeks a pond."
Motivation
"The mind is like a candle flame, flickering in the wind of thoughts. We must learn to steady it."
Wisdom
"Real love is expressed only in actions."
Love
"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited. Our job is to bloom."
Success
"Help and not fight. Assimilation and not Segregation. For this is the only way to achieve world peace."
Peace
"We should not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed, color, language or religion."
Justice
"Let your life itself become a message of love and service."
Life
"The mind is like water. When it is turbulent, it is difficult to see. When it is calm, everything becomes clear."
Peace
"Love is the bridge between two souls."
Relationships
"Every person has divine potential. Realize it, and you will find your true purpose."
Faith
"Patience is not passivity; it is the strength to keep trying."
Patience
"In the consciousness of life, there is love. In love there is truth."
Truth
"The earth and sky, the flowers and trees, all are your family."
Nature
"Wealth and fame are not the measure of a successful life."
Wisdom
"When you give with love, you give yourself."
Gratitude
"The greatest gift is to make others happy."
Happiness
"Freedom comes not from the absence of chains, but from the understanding of your true nature."
Freedom
"Children are the flowers of life. Nurture them with love and wisdom."
Family
"Forgiveness is not weakness; it is the ultimate strength."
Strength
"We are all waves in the same ocean of consciousness."
Philosophy
"Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy every moment."
Life
"The world needs your love and compassion more than ever."
Inspiration
"Meditate on the beauty within yourself."
Beauty
"True knowledge is knowing that you know nothing."
Knowledge
"When you serve others, you serve yourself."
Work
"Fear is just an illusion created by the mind."
Fear
"Dance like nobody is watching, love like nobody is hurt, sing like nobody is listening."
Happiness
"The divine is not far away; it dwells within you."
Faith