1.One may have immense faith in God, but from time to time the power of maya may overwhelm it. Even in testing times your faith in God should never waver, and you should desist from acting against Dharma (moral codes of conduct). Whatever worship you offer, however intense your meditation, if you transgress God’s laws, all your devotion is futile. The Divine has no selfish objective or aim. It is out of small-minded selfish motives that people act against the sacred commands of the Lord. Even insignificant acts may, in due course, have serious repercussions. Like the clouds in the sky, which are brought together or set apart by the wind, the passage of time brings both unity and separation; both happiness and sorrow. It is to understand these sacred truths and reinforce your faith in God, that various festivals are celebrated.
2.When you recite the name of God with love, carry out with your limbs the injunctions of the Lord and look upon the world as a manifestation of the Divine, you are bound to receive the grace of the Lord. Do not labour under the misconception that mere chanting of God's name alone is adequate; along with it you have to take part in sacred activities. Devote at least five minutes everyday for reciting the Lord's name and a few minutes for rendering some kind of service to the needy and the forlorn. Include in your daily worship a prayer for the welfare of all people in the world.
3.In this era of technology it is becoming increasingly difficult to lead a peaceful life; people are falling victim to various physical and mental ailments. Many people in the cities which are on the front line of civilization, have lost the delight of natural sleep. They experience only artificial sleep induced by tablets. Due to such excessive use of medication, heart and blood pressure problems are on the rise. People are becoming unhealthy wrecks who are lost in fear and anxiety. Drugs and pills are produced in millions, but the general health has not improved. In fact new varieties of illnesses have emerged and are developing fast. Only a few intelligent people have realized the efficacy of yoga and other spiritual practices. This they have confirmed through their own experience.
4.Our life’s fulfilment lies in Atma-sakshathkara, the realization of Divine Self. To attain this, one must be entirely free from Vasanas, or mental and emotional impulses. Moksha, or liberation, means to be free from the influences of these impulses, which are of two types: beneficent and maleficent. The beneficent tendencies are sacred in nature. The maleficent ones feed the mind and make it unsteady, increasing desires for objective pleasures. If you nurture sacred aspirations (Shubha Vasanas), they will not multiply and influence the mind indefinitely. They are like fried seeds, which will never sprout. If you embrace benign tendencies, you can easily acquire Divine knowledge. You can acquire such liberating qualities by revering and conversing with great Saints, and following their advice; you should also pract ise the five human values
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
2.When you recite the name of God with love, carry out with your limbs the injunctions of the Lord and look upon the world as a manifestation of the Divine, you are bound to receive the grace of the Lord. Do not labour under the misconception that mere chanting of God's name alone is adequate; along with it you have to take part in sacred activities. Devote at least five minutes everyday for reciting the Lord's name and a few minutes for rendering some kind of service to the needy and the forlorn. Include in your daily worship a prayer for the welfare of all people in the world.
3.In this era of technology it is becoming increasingly difficult to lead a peaceful life; people are falling victim to various physical and mental ailments. Many people in the cities which are on the front line of civilization, have lost the delight of natural sleep. They experience only artificial sleep induced by tablets. Due to such excessive use of medication, heart and blood pressure problems are on the rise. People are becoming unhealthy wrecks who are lost in fear and anxiety. Drugs and pills are produced in millions, but the general health has not improved. In fact new varieties of illnesses have emerged and are developing fast. Only a few intelligent people have realized the efficacy of yoga and other spiritual practices. This they have confirmed through their own experience.
4.Our life’s fulfilment lies in Atma-sakshathkara, the realization of Divine Self. To attain this, one must be entirely free from Vasanas, or mental and emotional impulses. Moksha, or liberation, means to be free from the influences of these impulses, which are of two types: beneficent and maleficent. The beneficent tendencies are sacred in nature. The maleficent ones feed the mind and make it unsteady, increasing desires for objective pleasures. If you nurture sacred aspirations (Shubha Vasanas), they will not multiply and influence the mind indefinitely. They are like fried seeds, which will never sprout. If you embrace benign tendencies, you can easily acquire Divine knowledge. You can acquire such liberating qualities by revering and conversing with great Saints, and following their advice; you should also pract ise the five human values
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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