Welcome to Amma Center of Chicago :: Teachings

Humility & Service

Real greatness lies in humility and simplicity.

You should become introspective. Speak only when it is necessary. Only an introspective person can look within.

When you have the attitude of constantly bowing down with a feeling of humility towards all existence that existence flows into you

We must not live for ourselves alone, we should also serve others, never forgetting the children, the aged, the poor, the suffering, the disabled, the refuge-seeker and the lonely.

Giving up a thing which is very dear is a real sacrifice, relinquishing something which is insignificant cannot be called a sacrifice.

It is one’s deeds that one’s worth is determined, Even though one may be well educated and employed, if he steals, no one will respect him …… ..Likewise, if selfishness is allowed to grow, it will gnaw away all our qualities.

Children, ego arises out of desire and selfishness. It does not occur naturally but is created. Do not harbor anger and jealousy towards anyone. See good in everyone. Never speak ill of others. See all as children of the same mother and love them as sister and brothers. “The small heart should become bigger and bigger and, eventually, totally expansive.”