The whole world is the residence of the Lord

Vidya is the process of education which teaches one that the cosmos is the manifestation of the Lord's Sport. “Ishaavaasyam Idam Jagath” - the whole world is the residence of the Lord! Therefore, no one should entertain a sense of personal possession or even a trace of egoism. Renounce the feeling of attachment, feel the presence of the Lord everywhere. Welcome the bliss that the Lord confers on you and experience it with thankfulness, without being bound by desires. This is the message of the ancient sages and seers.

The hands should be used to perform good deeds

When the rains pour on the mountain peaks and the water hurries down on all the sides, no river emerges. However, when the water flows in a single direction, first there is a brook, then a stream, then a torrent and finally a flooded river is formed and the river merges with the sea. So too, your mind and actions must flow full and steady along the fields of holy thoughts. The hands should be used to perform good deeds. Have the Lord's Name within and perform your prescribed duties. Worthy indeed is the one who marches in such a manner to the ultimate goal!

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thought for the Day

Disciplined effort throughout your life is needed to ensure spiritual consummation. The mind has to be turned over to good actions. Everyone must examine themselves rigorously, spot out their own defects and struggle to correct them. When one realizes one’s defects and uncovers them, it is like being reborn. This is the genuine moment of Awakening. Therefore, live a life avoiding evil deeds and hateful, harmful thoughts and do not get attached to the world. If you live thus, your last moments will be pure, sweet and blessed.
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thought for the Day

Samadhi (self realization) is the ocean to which all Sadhana (spiritual practice) flows. Every trace of name and form disappears in that Ocean. He who serves and he who receives the service, the one who meditates and the one who is meditated upon - all such manifestations of duality is dispelled and destroyed. One will not experience even the experience. This is to say, one will not be aware that he is experiencing! This is the fruit of the highest meditation, the dearest moment of all those who yearn for God. It is the sign that the grace of the Lord is fully upon that individual.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thought for the Day

God is Sweetness. He is Bliss Incarnate. For even the little sweetness that material objects give, He is the cause. Without His Sweetness, even the temporary sweetness and joy derived from worldly objects and materialistic pursuits will taste bitter. The wise understand this and associate themselves with the great ones who have tasted the Divine Sweetness, in a spirit of humility and reverence. Develop unwavering love for God and do not be affected by derision or praise, by wind or sun or rain, by honor or dishonor. This one-pointed journey to the goal will set you free.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Thougt for the Day

Joy in times of good fortune and sorrow in times of bad, mistaking the pain of the body and the senses as one's own - such dual attitude and feeling must be overcome! Gradually the identification with the body and the senses has to be given up. This is the sign of one acquiring the very foundation of Jnana Yoga (spiritual wisdom). If you attain this stage, then eternal joy and bliss will be yours, forever!
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba