Quotable Quotes

 “The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.”

~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~

May All Living Beings in All the Worlds be Happy

 

Sri Sathya Sai Speaks

 

"Cows are many, but milk is one.

Beings are many, but indweller is one.

Castes are many, but humanity is one.

Flowers are many, but worship is one.

Paths are many, but God is one.

Hence, you should give up all the differences based on caste, 

religion and nationality and develop the spirit of love." 

-  Sri Sathya Sai Baba  -

(Sathya Sai Speaks – 21 July 2002)

The Value of Service

 

There was another occasion when Bhagawan taught the value of service. While watching students distributing prasadam to the devotees in Sai Kulwant hall, Bhagawan asked a student, "Do you know why I ask students to perform the seva of distributing prasadam?" 

The student answered, "Swami you want to make people happy by giving prasadam to them." 

Then Bhagawan continued, "I am giving opportunities to the students to perform service so that the merit they earn by performing seva enables me to help my students in their need."

SAMASTA LOKAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

People

"People must worship God in the form of people.  God appears before one as a blind beggar, a leper, a child, a decrepit old man, a criminal or a madman.  You must see even behind those veils, the divine embodiments of love, power and wisdom, the Sai, and worship the Lord through selfless service."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(April 1, 1975)

 

You Are All MIne

 

The Tongue

"The tongue has been given to speak the truth, expound on what is sacred and pure.  The tongue has not been given to man to pamper the palate with delicious sweets.  It is not given for talking as one likes.  It is not to be used for causing displeasure to others nor is it to be used for indulging in falsehood.  The tongue has been given to man to speak the truth, to be sweet to others, to praise the divine, and to enjoy the bliss derived from such sacred speech."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(February 5, 1998)

 

Gems of Wisdom

 Life doesn’t always respond instantly.

You may do good and not see results right away.

You may witness wrong actions that seem to go unpunished.

You may wonder if fairness even exists.

But karma is not in a hurry.

It works quietly.

Through patterns.

Through consequences.

Through the shaping of the mind itself.

Every thought plants a seed.

Every word leaves an imprint.

Every action sets something in motion.

Some seeds sprout quickly.

Others take time.

But none are lost.

In Buddhist understanding, karma is not about reward and punishment.

It is about cause and effect.

When you act with anger, your mind becomes disturbed.

When you act with dishonesty, trust begins to break — both within and around you.

When you act with compassion, peace begins to grow.

Karma unfolds both externally and internally.

Often, the first place it shows up is within you —

in the form of restlessness or peace,

clarity or confusion.

So don’t be misled by timing.

Just because something hasn’t happened yet

doesn’t mean it won’t.

And just because someone appears fine

doesn’t mean they are free from consequence.

Focus on your own actions.

Plant wisely.

Act with awareness.

Because whether seen or unseen,

karma is always in motion.

And in the end,

you don’t receive what you wish for —

you receive what you cultivate.

Samasta Lokha Sukhino Bhavantu

Start the Day with Love

 

"I say, "Start the day with love, spend the day with love, fill the day with love, end the day with love, this is the way to God."  On this path, you will not be influenced by anger, lust or greed.  You will have only the company of the good and proper facilities for speedy progress."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(March 17, 1973)

Love All

"Love all.  Have faith that God is present in all.  Make everybody happy.  Only then can you attain happiness.  It is impossible for you to attain happiness without making others happy."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba 

(April 13, 2002)