1.The person who undertakes meditation considers the realization of Atmic bliss as important, but the promotion of the welfare of the world is also an equally important aim. For carrying out that aim, we must bring certain physical, verbal, and mental proclivities under control. These are known as the tenfold sins: three physical, four verbal, and another three mental. The physical tendencies are: injury to life, adulterous desire, and theft. The verbal sins are: false alarms, cruel speech, jealous talk, and lies. The negative mental attitudes are: greed, envy, and the denial of God.
2.At the end of our life, we should bring to mind the great ideals we have attained, and the lofty thoughts and feelings we have entertained. This was the directive of the sages of Bharat (India). They did not demand that we should remember the faults and errors we may have committed; these are inevitable and universal. But the sages declared that we should always be aware of our Reality and be ever engaged in contemplating its grandeur and glory. That, they said, is the greatest step to progress.
3.Religion means ‘experience’ and nothing less. It is indeed pitiable that we often forget this important fact. This secret must be imprinted in everyone’s heart; only then can there be harmony in society. One must also understand that all things cannot be attained merely by self-effort; Divine Will is the basis of everything. Religious principles have to be practiced and their validity experienced. Listening to their exposition is of no use; learning a set of arguments and conclusions and repeating them parrot-like is not enough. If they appeal to your intellect and are approved by it as correct, that will not help you at all; it must transform you.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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