Thought for the Day

First, practise the attitude of “I am Yours”. Let the wave discover and acknowledge that it belongs to the sea. This is not easy. The wave takes a long time to recognise that the vast sea beneath gives it its existence. The ego is so powerful that it will not permit it to be so humble, as to bend before the sea. “I am Yours; You are the Master. I am a servant; You are sovereign. I am bound.” This mental attitude will tame the ego. The next step is: “You are mine”, where the wave demands the support of the sea as its right. The Lord must take the responsibility of guarding and guiding the individual. Surdas said, “You are mine; I will not leave You; I shall imprison You in my heart; You shall not escape,” and the Lord obliged! The last stage is: “You are I” — I am but the image, and You are the Reality. All is One. Duality is but delusion.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thought for the Day

It is not as if there are no individuals in the world who are well versed in sacred texts like Bhagavatha, but whatever they may have learnt and whatever be their scholarship, if they cannot put into practice at least a fraction of what they have learnt, they will simply be wasting their time. All scholarship and knowledge is useless if it is not accompanied by practice. Think of this analogy: If a donkey carries some fragrant materials on its back, can it become an elephant? You may have the strength to teach others because you have learnt from so many books. However, whatever you learn will become utterly useless if it is not put into practice. Indeed, when thoughts, words, and actions are consistent, one is called a mahatma (a noble one). This is also described as ‘the proper study of mankind is man’.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thought for the Day

Establish unity among yourselves first; do not seek faults in others or excellences in your own selves. The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man - have full faith in this and fill every act of yours with that reverence and love. Wherever you are, whatever work you do, do it as an act of worship, an act of dedication, an act for the glory of God who is the Inspirer, the Witness, the Master. Do not divide your activities as, "These are for my sake" and "These are for God." See all work as one. When you work, there should be no remainder, nothing pending. Finish all, down to the last. They should not recur again. If you offer all activities at the feet of the Lord and free them from any trace of egoistic attachment, the consequence will not bind you: you are free, you are liberated, you have Moksha(liberation).

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba