They Lived for 100 Years

"Bhagawan Baba always exhorts that the secret of longevity, happiness, health and bliss is only this - to allow things to be as they happen, not to interfere with the circumstances of life.

"Oh God, I humbly submit myself to You!"  This is  what is meant in Christians' prayer, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven."  "Oh God, let things happen according to Your plan.  I surrender unto You, I submit myself to you because you know best.  You are the best judge.  You know what is good for me.  You know better than what I know."  This is called "Surrender".

There are examples of those who lived with Baba, lived for 100 years.  One of them was Professor Kasturi who always had an attitude of humility and surrender.  When Bhagawan asked him to go for a health check up, Kasturi answered, "Swami, I am fine.  Why should I go for a health check up?"  Still, Bhagawan insisted.  Kasturi went to the hospital and Bhagawan went to see him, giving Kasturi instructions for the rest of the things to follow.

Meanwhile, Bhagawan was also giving instructions to the caretaker of the mandir, Kutumba Rao to arrange for the cremation of a dead body.  As Kutumba Rao was making arrangements for the procession, the news came that Professor Kasturi had expired.

The same can be said of Kamavadhani who also lived for 100 years.  Kamavadhani used to go to Baba twice a day.  On a particular day when he went to Bhagawan to have padanamaskar, Bhagawan gave His blessings and said, "Have your lunch.  Better that you don't come in the afternoon."  Accordingly, Kamavadhani went and had a sumptuous lunch and slept and while sleeping, he passed away."

Baba gives this message: "Just allow things to happen as per Divine Design and the Master Plan."  In other words, flow with the tide.

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(From the book "Sai-chology" by Prof. K. Anil Kumar)

Divine Wisdom

 

Sai Blossoms

"You may engage in daily activities.  There is no need to give up your job and business, but you must always keep your mind on God.  Only then will you have peace and happiness."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(September 28, 1998) 

Attachment

 

"Devotees should strive to transform their hearts and minds so that they totally give up attachment to worldly objects and get immersed in God.  God values your feelings and not your worldly achievements."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(September 23, 1997)

The Mind

 

How can we keep our minds steady and under our control? Bhagawan explains and lovingly gives us a few critical tools to achieve it.

*When we develop love for God, the mind can be controlled very easily. On the other hand, if the mind is not turned towards God, it can never be controlled. 

Whatever you do, consider it as God’s work. Everything happens as per the Will of God. Do not think that your will alone can make things move. If that be the case, why are you not able to exercise any control over certain events that take place in your life? 

Understand that everything moves as per the Divine Will. If something good happens to you, consider it as the will of God. If something bad were to happen, accept that also as the will of God. There is certainly some purpose behind whatever He does, which you cannot comprehend. Whatever He does is for your own good. 

Hence, leave everything to His will. Sukha-duhkhe same kritva labhalabhau jayajayau (one should remain equal-minded in happiness and sorrow, gain and loss, victory and defeat). Whatever may happen, consider it as an act of divine love and welcome it wholeheartedly.*

- Sri Sathya Sai Baba -

(Divine Discourse - July 22, 2008)

Keep your mind directed towards God at all times. Only then can you experience peace. 

- Baba

Wise Words

The Lord by My Side

 I have travelled so far from home, I have left loved ones behind 

As I stand so sad and lonely, O my Lord, You come to my side 

Wherever I go my Lord, I have you close to me 

In my heart I hold to you, everywhere Your form I see 

So wherever I go from home, lonely I never can be 

With the Lord by my side, I shall live in harmony

(English bhajan)

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The Quest for God

 

"The quest for God does not mean doing bhajans, japa worship and the like. These are merely

means for achieving mental concentration and subduing desires and aversions. Why cry out,

asking: "Where is God?" He resides in the heart. Offer service and receive Love. Thereby

experience the bliss of Self-realisation."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Discourse at Poornachandra Auditorium on 17-11-1985)

Neglect of Human Values

 

"Conflicts and factions, violence and upheaves are caused by the neglect of human values in daily life. Man becomes fit and functionally valid only when, along with scholarship and expert skills, he has imbibed these values. The person who is wedded to Truth and Love would need nothing more for peace and happiness. When Creation is witnessed through these values, it becomes a holy scripture, an inspiring lesson and guide. Therefore I exhort you: "Let Truth and Love be the goals for all your efforts and studies."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Address to the students of the Prashaanthi Nilayam Campus of Sathya Sai Institute as 

Chancellor at the Institute Auditorium, on 5-12-1985)

Roots of Wisdom

A single cloud leaves the peak,

Going or staying,

it is in no place involved.

A bright mirror moon

hangs in the sky,

Peace or noise - with

neither is it concerned.

"If one is influenced by external things, he cannot move freely.  If one is not subject to external influences, he can act freely."

(From the book "Roots of Wisdom" written by Hong Yingming)