1.Three types of activity reach God and earn His Grace: (1) those not prompted by personal desire, (2) those emanating from unselfish love and (3) prayer arising from pure hearts. The Lord pays heed only to these and they reach God direct. The rest are the concern of the various deities who preside over their disposal. Therefore, prayers have to be unselfish, saturated with love, and free from the taint of attachment to the gift that the prayer would bring.
2.The very first step to ensure peace and harmony in mankind is for each one to observe their own religion’s Dharma, or code of conduct. This will count as the most sublime service, provided one holds on to one's own faith and its essential principles diligently. For example, though undertaking charity is a good act, it should not be tainted by egoism. The scriptures assert that charity ensures benefits in a future life, and unfortunately many people offer gifts with this expectation in their minds. They are even beset by pride that they have helped others and crave to be admired. This attitude reveals their ignorance, ajnana. They must journey to a higher stage called Vijnana, where the heart is transformed by loyalty to truth, non-violence, and compassion. Only such persons can understand themselves, their kinship with the Cosmos, and with the Creator of the Cosmos. Once this understanding dawns, they will be able to live free of ignorance, doubt or disharmony.
3.Firstly you must learn about the precious truths contained in the sacred texts from experts in the field. This will lead you to developing an urge to visualize these. This is the first stage of knowing called Jnatum. The second stage is that of visualisation, in which you carefully peruse, examine and collect such sacred texts, and with steadfast perseverance enquire, comprehend and visualise what you have read. You derive joy and satisfaction from the feeling that you have discerned certain profound truths. This stage is called Drashtum. It is not enough if you make progress up to here; you must experience what was thus known and seen. If one lies down after eating, it will lead to indigestion. However if one consumes the requisite quantity of food and also undertakes some physical work, the food will be digested and converted into nour ishment and energy. In the same manner, you should translate your knowledge into experience and action, and use it for the progress of our country and for the welfare of humanity. This is the final stage called Praveshthum.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
2.The very first step to ensure peace and harmony in mankind is for each one to observe their own religion’s Dharma, or code of conduct. This will count as the most sublime service, provided one holds on to one's own faith and its essential principles diligently. For example, though undertaking charity is a good act, it should not be tainted by egoism. The scriptures assert that charity ensures benefits in a future life, and unfortunately many people offer gifts with this expectation in their minds. They are even beset by pride that they have helped others and crave to be admired. This attitude reveals their ignorance, ajnana. They must journey to a higher stage called Vijnana, where the heart is transformed by loyalty to truth, non-violence, and compassion. Only such persons can understand themselves, their kinship with the Cosmos, and with the Creator of the Cosmos. Once this understanding dawns, they will be able to live free of ignorance, doubt or disharmony.
3.Firstly you must learn about the precious truths contained in the sacred texts from experts in the field. This will lead you to developing an urge to visualize these. This is the first stage of knowing called Jnatum. The second stage is that of visualisation, in which you carefully peruse, examine and collect such sacred texts, and with steadfast perseverance enquire, comprehend and visualise what you have read. You derive joy and satisfaction from the feeling that you have discerned certain profound truths. This stage is called Drashtum. It is not enough if you make progress up to here; you must experience what was thus known and seen. If one lies down after eating, it will lead to indigestion. However if one consumes the requisite quantity of food and also undertakes some physical work, the food will be digested and converted into nour ishment and energy. In the same manner, you should translate your knowledge into experience and action, and use it for the progress of our country and for the welfare of humanity. This is the final stage called Praveshthum.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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