Moksha

 

What is the real sacrifice we must all make to attain Moksha or liberation?  

"The real sacrifice involves two things: First, to realise the cause of our bondage in this life, and second, to sever this bondage. Man mistakenly thinks that wealth and family are his bondages, and that by severing connections with them he will be able to sacrifice everything and become eligible to attain moksha. These are not real bondages; real bondage is his ignorance in identifying himself with his body! He who cuts off this bondage as Bali did, will attain moksha. To cut bondage, purification of the heart is necessary. Purification of the body with soap and water, and applying perfume doesn’t result in the purification of the mind. In Kaliyuga, namasmarana (constantly remembering God) is the easiest way to purify one's mind; surrendering to God with a pure mind is the surest way to attain moksha!"

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~ 

(Divine Discourse - 4.9.1979)