Divine Wisdom

 

Constant Integrated Awareness (CIA)

"So many things are happening and events taking place in our life, yet we do not see Baba all the time.  That is the predicament.  If we can always feel Him throughout, we then enter the state of Constant Integrated Awareness, according to Bhagawan.

The quintessence of thought management (as per Swami) is that one could be thoughtless if there is only one uppermost thought of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on our minds.  One can be desireless if we yearn for the grace and the Presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in our lives.

The best way to withdraw the mind to a thoughtless state or desireless state is to meditate on Him or sing His glory, whichever is the best and easiest way."

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

 

Happy Dussehra

 

Potency of Chanting the Name

What is the potency of chanting the Name of the Lord? 

"Remember the name of the Lord, even associate it with the form, and have that form fixed in the mind’s eye. It is a lamp, shedding light in the recesses of your heart. Have the name on the tongue, and it will drive away the inner darkness as well as the outer. Peace within, brotherliness without - that is the sign of a person engaged in nama-japam (repeating the name of the Lord). 

The name of the Lord has vast potentiality. Let me tell you an incident about this. Once, Jnanadev and Namdev together walked across a forest track, and both were afflicted with unbearable thirst. They discovered a well, but they found no rope or vessel with which they could draw the precious liquid within reach. It was a deep well with no steps, and the water was far, far beneath. 

Jnanadev, who had attained Brahma-jnana (knowledge of the Supreme Being), identified himself with a bird that flew down the well and drank its fill. His thirst was quenched that way. Namdev called upon the Lord by name; the Lord answered, the water in the well rose; yes, rose until he could reach it with his hands and slake his thirst.

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - March 7, 1962)

Fill the Divine Name with your love whenever you repeat it; saturate it with devotion. That is the easiest path for all of you. - BABA

What is Heaven?

 

Unity in Thoughts, Words and Deeds

"Let there be unity between your thoughts, words and deeds.  That is triple purity (Trikarana shuddhi).  What you think, you should speak; what you speak, you must put into practice.  That is real humanness."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(August, 6, 2008)

 

Navaratri Sadhana

 

What is the sadhana we must undertake during the Navaratri festival? 

"One has to strive to realise the transcendental nature of Divinity by controlling the three gunas at least to a certain extent. That is the sadhana one has to undertake during these nine days of the Navaratri festival and thereby attain God’s grace. It is only then that one can experience real mental peace. 

Through peace, one can attain happiness. The great Poet Saint Tyagaraja has explained this in his famous kirtana, "Shantamu leka saukhyamu ledu" (Without peace, there can be no happiness). Therefore, peace is most essential for a human being. That is his very life-breath. 

Peace cannot be attained by developing strength of the physical body, intellect, wealth or progeny. King Dhritharashtra had enough of all these, but he never enjoyed peace. Why? He did not have the power of Dharma and Divinity to support him. Therefore, he became a victim of evil-mindedness and bad qualities and ultimately perished. 

Embodiments of Love! Dharmabala (strength of righteousness) and Daivabala (strength that comes from God) are the two attributes which are most important for the success of a human being in his endeavours. One has to acquire these two qualities and dedicate his life to the service of society."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - September 24, 1976)

Happiness and peace are not to be found in wealth, position, or power. All these generate only fear and anxiety, not peace and happiness. - BABA

May All Beings in All the Worlds be Happy

 

Durga Lakshmi Saraswati Hey Sai Jagan Matha

Sai Jagan Matha Matha Paahi Jagan Matha

Sai Jagan Matha Matha Sai Jagan Matha

What is the Navarathri Celebration?

"The Navarathri celebration is an occasion for revering Nature and considering how natural resources can be used properly in the best interests of mankind. Resources like water, air, power and minerals should be used properly and not misused or wasted. Economy in the use of every natural resource is vital. Pollution of the air has many evil consequences. The inner significance of observances like Nagarasankirtan and bhajans is to fill the atmosphere with sacred vibrations and holy thoughts."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba -

(September 27, 1992)

Happy Navarathri