Isn't the Universe strange? A positive thing, like Newman's salad dressing profits, is out into the ethos and it changes into something far greater? We never know how our lives will be used to serve the greater good until we venture forth. Paul Newman took the pain of his life and it didn't save his son but it helped many other suffering people. Thanks for giving me something to think about today.
Powerful story! It reminds me that there are still good people in the world. Perhaps we just start by being considerate and tolerant. Thanks for sharing.
I've been really impressed by Melinda Gates' philanthropic work over the years. Both with and without her ex-husband's participation. It seems like she truly believes in giving back and making the world a better place.
Question: Why is the individual born into this world?
Mataji: To fulfill his own desires, to experience happiness and sorrow.
Question: Is it not possible to go beyond desire and experience?
Mataji: Is everything is possible, why should not this be possible as well.
Question: Is there any short cut towards this goal?
Mataji: By the grace of God such short cut may sometimes be found.
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Question: When can we get the grace of God?
Mataji: It will come whenever necessary.
Question: How can we know it?
Mataji: When you have eaten, you know that your hunger is appeased. Similarly, God's grace is known.
- MATRI UPADESHAMRITA.
"The nectar of Mother's teachings." Comprises excerpts from various sources of Sri Ma Anandamayi's spiritual instructions on selected subjects.
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