538. Om medhayai namah: I bow down to Amma who is in the form of wisdom (knowledge)
Some days it all seems so pointless. Humanity is burdened with the ills of religion. It's better to give up our Gods than kill or insult in the name of it.
Thank goodness we have Amma to show us the right way.
Excerpts from Amma's acceptance speech when receiving the Gandhi-King award for non-violence: "There are two types of language in the world: the language of the intellect and the language of the heart. The language of the dry, rational intellect likes to argue and attack. Aggression is its nature. It is purely masculine, devoid of love or any sense of relatedness. It says, 'Not only am I right and you are wrong, but I have to prove this at all costs so that you will yield to me.' Controlling others and making them puppets that dance according to their tune is typical of those who speak this language. They try to force their ideas on others; their hearts are closed; they rarely consider anyone else’s feelings. Their only consideration is their own ego and their hollow idea of victory.
The language of the heart, the language of love, which is related to the feminine principle, is quite different. Those who speak this language do not care about their ego. They have no interest in proving that they are right or that anyone else is wrong. They are deeply concerned about their fellow beings and wish to help, support, and uplift others. In their presence transformation simply happens. They are the givers of tangible hope and of light in this world. Those who approach them are reborn. When such people speak it is not to lecture, impress or to argue — it is a true communion of hearts."
May we only speak the healing language of love.
Om Amriteswariye namah!
Some days it all seems so pointless. Humanity is burdened with the ills of religion. It's better to give up our Gods than kill or insult in the name of it.
Thank goodness we have Amma to show us the right way.
Excerpts from Amma's acceptance speech when receiving the Gandhi-King award for non-violence: "There are two types of language in the world: the language of the intellect and the language of the heart. The language of the dry, rational intellect likes to argue and attack. Aggression is its nature. It is purely masculine, devoid of love or any sense of relatedness. It says, 'Not only am I right and you are wrong, but I have to prove this at all costs so that you will yield to me.' Controlling others and making them puppets that dance according to their tune is typical of those who speak this language. They try to force their ideas on others; their hearts are closed; they rarely consider anyone else’s feelings. Their only consideration is their own ego and their hollow idea of victory.
The language of the heart, the language of love, which is related to the feminine principle, is quite different. Those who speak this language do not care about their ego. They have no interest in proving that they are right or that anyone else is wrong. They are deeply concerned about their fellow beings and wish to help, support, and uplift others. In their presence transformation simply happens. They are the givers of tangible hope and of light in this world. Those who approach them are reborn. When such people speak it is not to lecture, impress or to argue — it is a true communion of hearts."
May we only speak the healing language of love.
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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