Our Daily Lives

What is the right way to lead our daily lives and be free from stress and strain? 

"Without human values you cannot deliver the fruits of your learning to society. Therefore, human values must be cultivated. Of these, Truth is the most important. Truth is God. Some people went to Buddha and argued about the existence of God. Buddha told them, "All these disputes are a waste of time. Satya, Dharma and Ahimsa (Truth, Righteousness and Nonviolence) are the same as God. Therefore, worship God as the form of Truth first. Speak the truth. Practice Dharma. Observe nonviolence." 

Now, what is meant by nonviolence? People consider only hurting and harming others as violence. No, no. Harming yourself is also violence. Talking unnecessarily, eating immoderately, and working too much - these are violence. Meaning, one should lead a life of moderation and balance. Anything done beyond limits is violence. Even writing excessively is violence. 

Why is it bad to transgress limits? Because it wastes energy. By talking more than necessary, we deplete our intellect. Therefore, nonviolence can be defined as the regulation of human life along moderate and beneficial paths."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

 (Summer Showers, May 30, 1995) 

It is not good to completely and rigidly control all your senses nor is it desirable to give them complete freedom. One should adopt the middle path. – BABA