Sri Sathya Sai Speaks

"Nothing should come in the way of your seeking God. You must be prepared for any sacrifice or face any opposition for the sake of God. 

Prahlada faced the wrath and hatred of his father, Hiranyakasipu in adhering to his faith in Narayana. 

Vibhishana renounced his brother Ravana when the latter stood in the way of his devotion to Rama. 

If a mother stands in the way of your devotion to God, you must be prepared to give her up, as Bharata did when Kaikeyi sought to separate him from Rama. 

Meera was prepared to renounce her husband rather than give up her devotion to Krishna. 

Emperor Bali rejected the advice of his Guru, Shukracharya, when the latter advised him to retract his gift to Vamana (Vishnu). 

These are the examples of the devotees who did not flinch in vindicating their devotion to God."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(SSS Vol. 20)