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)

💖💖💗💖

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)

Gems of Wisdom

 

Vyasa composed Vedas. It constitutes 21 volumes. Each volume is as thick as a pillow. If all the volumes are arranged one above the other , the height would reach above the ceiling. In the life span of a human being, one may not be able to complete studying the entire Vedic literature. 

However, the comprehension of the entire bulk of Vedas could be summarised as, 

"HELP EVER, HURT NEVER. LOVE ALL SERVE ALL"

Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu

The Senses

 

Why is it important to control and sanctify the senses? 

"Embodiments of love! Senses are like life principles for every man. Once you rein in your senses, your life will be peaceful. You should not only avoid evil talk, but should also talk less. Your speech should be short and sweet. 

Sages like Valmiki, Vyasa, and great devotees like Potana composed sacred texts and sanctified their lives. Emulate their ideals and make your life exemplary. Read sacred texts composed by such noble souls. Today, people read books which pollute the mind. It is a very bad practice. 

Be it reading, writing, seeing, or talking, let everything be good. Do not commit any mistake knowingly. You can experience Divinity in humanity by putting the senses to proper use. One can visualise the Divine manifestations and become Divine himself only through sacred use of the senses."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - July 5, 2001)

True spiritual sadhana lies in controlling one’s senses. Without sense control, all spiritual sadhana will prove futile. - BABA

Being Human

 

Divine Wisdom