In an answer to a question asked by a devotee, Anandmurti Gurumaa replies that praying and devotion are done for gratitude and thankfulness for all the marvelous gifts that God has bestowed on us. It should not be a means for asking worldly happiness and objects from the Almighty.

Regarding how one can be free from the ill-effects of his/her past bad karma, Gurumaa says that one should sow the seeds of Good Karma (virtuous actions) in the present. For example, one should denote 10% of his/her monthly income for noble acts such as charity, social service, etc.

Besides that, each individual should devote at least 10% of their daily time (which comes to around 2.4 hours) to spiritual activities such as mantra chanting, meditation, prayer, etc. By doing such activities on a regular basis, one can easily rectify his/her past and lead a happy and blissful life.

Gurumaa talks about the phenomenon of the mind »”>human mind to crave for more material wealth at all times and the inherent greed and desires that plague our minds throughout life.

She throws light on the deep attachment of man to youth, wealth and prosperity, such that he becomes totally blind to the fact that it would all disappear in a moment at the time of death.

Quoting Adi Shankarcharya, she provides a way to come out of these clingings and overcoming desire.