Once a disciple was obsessed by the idea of being closest to
Amma. She would try to hover around Amma neglecting
every other responsibility.

Noticing her disturbed countenance Amma asked, “Child I see
you are seized with craving. What do you want from me?”

The disciple humbly replied, “Amma I want a place in your heart. I
seek to love you like none else does.”

Amma said with a gentle firmness, “You need not earn a place in my
heart. You already have it. Being a disciple is proof enough for my
love to you. You cannot entice me or attract me through any
services you would do me personally. Humanity is my body. People
are my life-birth. When you serve them and alleviate their suffering
you become worthy of being a disciple. Let us do all that we can.
Serve the people who come to you and in serving each of them you
would have served me