If Everything is an Illusion

 

Every Day

Every day is a blissful journey when Sai is by your side 

Every day our prayers are answered when in Sai we confide 

Every day the heart grows with devotion- 

when the love of God expands within 

Every day can be pure and sweet when the thought of Sai is all 

Every day He guides our footsteps when we answer to His call 

(English bhajan)

Divine Wisdom

 

Searching for Bliss

"Why should you search for bliss outside when it is already present in you?  You are deluded into thinking thaty ou can get happiness from worldly objects.  There is o happiness in this world.  Everything is in you."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(July 30, 1996)

Parayana

 

Most devotees perform daily Parayana (reading of sacred scriptures). Is that good enough as a spiritual exercise? Bhagawan lovingly guides us, so we may correct our ways, if needed.

"People offer worship to the paper and the words of the Bhagavad Gita, but they do not drink the nectar of the bliss which results from the practice of its teachings. Everyone must realise the truth that all sacred texts like the Bible, the Quran, the Vedas and the Upanishads are meant for practice and not merely for doing parayana (devout reading). 

These days you find Sai Satcharitra in the hands of most devotees. They say they are doing parayana every day. There is no greater foolishness than this. Is this book meant for only doing parayana? It is meant for practice! Put into practice what Shirdi Sai Baba taught in this book. 

Here is a small example. A person was suffering from a severe cold and cough. When he approached a village doctor, he suggested to him to make a decoction of dry ginger, pepper and ginger and drink it. Then the patient started repeating to himself, “I should drink a decoction of dry ginger, pepper and ginger.” But he did not get any relief. How can he get any relief unless he prepares the decoction and drinks it? 

Similarly, you are merely repeating what is contained in the sacred texts without putting them into practice. You will derive benefit only when you practice!

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - August 31, 1996)

You may repeat many shlokas (verses) but your shoka (grief) will never be eradicated. Put into practice the essence of one of the verses you read. That is enough. - BABA

Namasmarana

 

Sri Sathya Sai Speaks

"Man does not use his sense organs in the right way. He has eyes, but does not see what is good. He has ears, but does not listen to what is good. 

There is only one way of correcting him. He has to be shown the spiritual path and helped to cultivate the virtues of Truth, Love and Self-sacrifice. He must be weaned away from selfish pursuits and from arrogance and pride. His mind, which is the real culprit, has to be cleansed of all evil. 

He believes in the false and unreal and does not relish Truth, Goodness and Beauty. He can acquire real peace and joy only when he turns his thoughts to God and away from the petty tinsel of the world. 

Without faith in God there is nothing that man can achieve, whatever his knowledge and wealth may be."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(SSS Vol.16)

Tests

"God tests His devotees only to take them to a higher level on the spiritual ladder.  A life of a true devotee is sanctified when they face obstacles with full faith in the divine.  The body is only for leading a sacred life."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(April 14, 1993) 

Quotable Quotes

“The more happiness and love that can be reborn the better, because it will make this world more beautiful and kind. Therefore you and I should be living our weeks, days and hours in order to be reborn constantly as happiness, love and kindness.”

~ Thích Nhất Hạnh ~

Divine Wisdom