Anandamayi Ma Quotes

When the mind is full of worldly desires, it is their very nature to confuse the mind. Withdraw the mind from outer things and turn it inwards.

Anandamayi Ma

• Mind
• Nature
• Desires

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• When the mind is full of worldly desires, it is their very nature to confuse the mind. Withdraw the mind from outer things and turn it inwards.

  

  Anandamayi Ma
  • Mind
  • Nature
  • Desires