One Life, One Soul, One Purpose

 

Divine Wisdom

 

True Nature of Peace

What must we understand about the true nature of peace, so that our pursuit of it may be successful? 

"Man today is leading a life beset with fear and unrest because there is no harmony between his thoughts and words. Everyone wants peace and spends his time and energy to attain it. But nobody is making any enquiry as to what peace really means, where it is available, and what is the way to attain it. 

First of all, one has to question oneself whether one wants worldly peace or inner peace. Worldly peace is temporary and comes and goes. But man is deluded to think that it is real peace. He is unable to understand what the nature of peace is, what its power is, and how sublime it is. The state of freedom from attachment and hatred is real peace. 

Where there is raga (attachment) and dwesha (hatred), there can be no peace. What is Prasanthi (supreme peace)? ‘Pra’ means to blossom. Therefore, the blossoming of inner peace in a state devoid of hatred and attachment is Prasanthi. It is, in fact, the manifestation of inner peace. But is there anyone in this world who has experienced this Prasanthi? 

When you enquire about this, you will realise that it is very difficult for ordinary mortals to experience supreme peace devoid of hatred and attachment. Peace cannot be acquired from outside; it has to be manifested from within."

~Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - July 26, 1996)

The body confers peace on the mind through righteousness. – BABA

Sai Morning

 

Quotable Quotes

 “THE GREATEST GIFT" 

"One of the greatest gifts we can offer people is to embody non-attachment and non-fear. This is a true teaching, more precious than money or material resources. Many of us are very afraid, and this fear distorts our lives and makes us unhappy. We cling to objects and to people like a drowning person clings to a floating log. Practicing to realize non-discrimination, to see the interconnectedness and impermanence of all things, and to share this wisdom with others, we are giving the gift of non-fear. Everything is impermanent. This moment passes. That person walks away. Happiness is still possible.”

~ Thích Nhất Hạnh ~

Sai Madhuryam

 The Universe is illumined through and through by, the

splendour of the Lord.

The Universe shines forever in the glory of the Lord.

When the Light of the Lord is withdrawn from it, the

Universe cannot shine.

The Univese and its Lord are eternally bound by

all-prevading light and love.

Embodiments of Love! Good thoughts in mind good words

in speech,

Good steps in every deed - when these are not found,

How can Sai pat and praise and give you joy ?

Decide and declare the answer to yourself.

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

Attaining God

"You cannot attain God with your education, power and wealth.  He is accessible by love and love alone.  You can experience Him only when you develop love.  Devotion is loving God wholeheartedly."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(July 24, 2002) 

Divine Wisdom

 

Trials and Tribulations

 

Having come to Bhagawan, what should our paradigm be with regard to trials and tribulations? Bhagawan reminds us today with simple and memorable examples.

"Do not grieve that the Lord is testing you and putting you to the ordeal of undergoing them. For it is only when you are tested that you can assure yourself of success or become aware of your limitations. You can then concentrate on the subjects in which you are deficient and pay more intensive attention, so that you can pass in them too, when tested again. 

Many grieve: “It is said darshanam papanashanam (the holy vision of the deity leads to destruction of sin); well, I have had darshan not once but many times, yet, my evil fate has not left me and I am suffering even more than formerly.” True, they have come and have had darshan and they have sown fresh seeds secured from this place, seeds of Prema (Love), Shraddha (Faith), Bhakti (Devotion), Satsanga (Good company), Sarveshwara-chinta (Thoughts of God), Namasmarana (Remembering God’s Name), etc., and they have learnt the art of intensive cultivation and soil-preparation. They have now sown the seeds in the well-prepared fields of the cleansed hearts. 

Now, until the new harvest comes in, they have to consume the grain already stored in previous harvests. The troubles and anxieties are the crop collected in previous harvests; so do not grieve, and lose heart."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Maha Shivaratri - February 1963_

Difficulties may come in succession like mountains, but they will disappear like snow if Divine Grace is there. – BABA

May All Living Beings in All the Worlds be Happy