on meditation, grace and peace
Sri Anandamayi Ma Does the capacity to meditate come by practice in this life, or is it an aptitude acquired in former births ? Mātājī : It may be the result of either of the two, or of both combined. Meditation should be practised every day of one’s life. Look, what is there in this world? Absolutely nothing that is lasting; therefore direct your longing towards the Eternal. Pray that the work done through you, His instrument, may be pure. In every action remember Him. The purer your thinking, the finer will be your work. In this world you get a thing, and by tomorrow it may be gone. This is why your life should be spent in a spirit of service; feel that the Lord is accepting services from you in whatever you do. If you desire peace you must cherish the thought of Him. When will there be peace on earth? Mātājī : Well, you know what the present state of affairs is; things are happening as they are destined to be. When will this state of unrest come to an end? M