The Power of Love

As we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Bhagawan’s 99th Birthday, what is the aspect of His nature we must remind ourselves of and how do we strive to move towards that state? Bhagawan, the Lord of Love, inspires each and every one of us today!

"The divine power has neither birth nor death. I do not feel elated when praised or depressed when blamed. I treat these dualities of life with equanimity. I am happy both in pleasure and pain. There is only love in Me. My love lives by giving, giving and giving. It never receives. This is the difference between My love and worldly love which believes in receiving alone. That is why My love is ever-expanding. 

A small seed becomes a gigantic tree with many branches and fruits. All of them have their origin in the seed. Likewise out of love has emerged the creation. Love is God, live in love. Develop love. Love everyone wholeheartedly. Only when love is manifested will you attain self-realisation. In the first instance, develop self-confidence. Self-confidence is the foundation. Self-satisfaction is the wall. Self-sacrifice is the roof. Self-realisation is the mansion (of life)."

Everything is contained in the Self (Atma). With this Atmic Principle, acquire spiritual knowledge. The power in spirituality is limitless. The Power of Love far exceeds the power of the atom bomb. It transforms even those who hate. Develop such sacred love."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - 23.11.1998)

You can be happy that you have given Swami a proper Birthday gift only when you love your fellowmen, share their sufferings, and engage yourselves in serving them. - BABA