Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - August 1, 2011

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1 August, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: What is the impact that illusion or ignorance can create? What are the essentials to overcome illusion? Swami explains to us today.   Audio Special: "Fleeting Moments Lasting Memories - Ms. Bhavani Munshi" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Special: "Sathya Sai Speaks: The Key to Permanent Happiness" Click Here to Read Now
When the rope is seen in darkness, by mistake or ignorance, it appears as a serpent, hiding what it really is. When the truth is known the onlooker feels, “this is no serpent; it is a rope!”; the serpent instantly disappears, for it was mere imagination. Therefore our feeling or thinking creates the serpent and also destroys it! Remember this: “Assertion creates, negation destroys!” Both are mental processes which can be classified as thoughts. “We become what our thoughts are.” These thoughts, on the validity of the objective world and the value of the joys derivable from it, though emanating from ajnana (ignorance), shape us from within. To overcome illusion or ignorance, the following are extremely valuable and helpful: (1) attention towards adhyatmic gain (spiritual progress); (2) steady faith; (3) devotion and (4) the grace of God. Even if one of these four is absent, one cannot experience the highest Bliss of the Absolute. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 21: “The Inner Inquiry”.
The man who is in a state of ignorance about the Self is like a flower bud that is yet to blossom. - Baba

 

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 31, 2011

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31 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: Bhagawan always exhorts us to seek the company of the holy and the wise. But how is one to recognize such men. Our Lords guides us today.   Audio Special: "Tryst With Divinity - Conversation with Mrs. Aruna Sairam" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Special: "Spellbinding Sai - Part 1 by Late Prof. N. Kasturi" Click Here to Read Now
	All are born out of the womb of one Lord. Just as many varieties of fish and water loving animals swim around a large lake, multitudes of human beings move about in ‘the ocean’ of the Lord. This is an awe-inspiring sight. Some are undeveloped, some are growing; they swim around, greedy and selfish. In the midst of this crowd of ignorant beings are a few highly evolved souls, the wise (jnanis) and yogis. Since they are mixed up with the ignorant, it becomes difficult to distinguish the ones with wisdom from the others. A microscope is necessary to identify the red corpuscles in the blood; similarly, a special mechanism is needed to find the wise. That mechanism is none other than constant contemplation of the Lord (dhyana). - Dhyana Vahini, Ch 10: “Innocence, Purity and Humility”.
The thought of God, the contemplation of God, the grace of God - these alone can confer the purity we need. - Baba

 

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 30, 2011

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30 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: How can we see through the game that maya plays and overcome the cycle of life and death? Swami lovingly exhorts us to action today.   Audio Special: "SSE on Air - 03: Speaking the Truth" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Latest Feature Article: "The Flying Colours of Puttaparthi - Part1" Click Here to Read Now
	In order to persuade a child to stop crying and calm down, we often relate a story suitable for its level of comprehension. In the same manner, the Jivi (individual), fascinated by the constant attraction of maya and bound by tendencies cultivated during many lives in the past, becomes lost in illusion and cries out ‘Why do I keep on suffering?’ The solution was provided when the sage-preceptor, Vasishta, instructed Lord Ramachandra. “Rama!” he said, “Rather than entangling Yourself in the inquiry regarding how ignorance entered man, put all Your effort into its removal.” This lesson is directed not only to Rama but to all humanity. It instructs everyone who does not realise the transcendental Truth behind the objective world. Simply be convinced that you have this basic ignorance, and give up struggli ng with all your suffering. You must learn how to overcome your ignorance by treading the path that will lead you to wisdom or Jnana. Wisdom is light. Ignorance is darkness. And darkness can persist only until light dawns. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 20: “The Primal Purpose”.
Having been born as human beings, you should overcome maya, have the vision of the atma and attain nirvana. This is the purpose of your life - Baba

 

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 29, 2011

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29 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: Why is it important to seek and maintain good company? Swami lovingly explains to us today.   Audio Special: "Prof.Venkataraman's Interactive session with the US group from Southern California, 25 July 2011" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Feature Article: "The Legacy of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, By Mr. V. Srinivasan" Click Here to Read Now
The spiritual aspirant must always yearn for good company (satsang), where there is no chance for growth of greed or ambition. Even if it is hard to come by, you should only mix with good people. It is profitless for a true aspirant to associate with people who spend their time in worldly affairs. If you don’t secure good friends, spend your time alone; thereby you do not lose anything. Never even think of joining the company of the bad or being in their presence. Do not get entangled in their wiles. If you cultivate good qualities and seek good company, then both, repetition of the Divine Name and meditation will become easy for you and will yield quick results. - Dhyana Vahini, Ch 9: “Spiritual Development”.
Choose your friends carefully. You must love all. Do not hate anybody. But in your heart keep only good people. - Baba

 

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 28, 2011

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28 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: How can we claim that all in God's creation are one when the diversity is apparent? Bhagawan explains to us today.   Audio Special: "The Miracle of Pure Love - Prof.G.Venkataraman's Address to the delegates of the Orthopaedic conference" Click Here to Listen Now   Latest Video Presentation: "Why We Are What We Are - Bhagawan Answers This Puzzle" Click Here to Watch Now
Space is one. But it is held in diverse containers like the home, the pot, the building and the canvas. There is no truth in this divided existence; it is the one space that exists in all these ‘receptacles’ which are varied shapes and forms, with distinct names attached to them, and different modes of behaviour and use. So too, individual beings (jivas) have different names and forms, peculiarities, specialties and behaviours. But like the string that holds the beads, passing in and through each one, the Super Consciousness in all individuals is ONE. That is the Self, Atma, which is mistaken as the ego through ignorance. Only when this truth is acquired, can man release himself from the hold of this transient world. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 20: “The Primal Purpose”.
All are One, Be Alike to Everyone. - Baba

 

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 27, 2011

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27 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: Whom does Bhagawan refer to when He uses the term dussanga (bad company) and why is it important to keep away from such company? Bhagawan elaborates today.   Audio Special: "Quiz conducted during the Summer Course held for the students of SSSIHL in June 2011" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Special: "Spreading the Message of Pure Love in the New World" Click Here to Read Now
Those who never speak of the Lord, or those who are not even aware of Him, or those who are busy multiplying and strengthening the bonds of worldly existence (samsara) or who preach and practice falsehood, injustice, and oppression, and who advise you to stray from the path of dharma (righteousness) - treat those not as your friends but as people to be avoided at all costs. Associating with such bad company (dussanga) leads to committing wrongs against your will, uttering words that should not be uttered, doing deeds that ought not be done and consequently, treading the path to ruin. People who fear neither sin nor God are capable of venturing into any wickedness; so, seek the company of those who fear God and fear sin; that alone is true good company. - Dhyana Vahini, Ch 9: “Spiritual Development”.
Spiritual aspirants who move in the company of the godly are prone to develop serenity and compassion. - Baba

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 26, 2011

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26 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: What is the illusion we have to shed? And what is the understanding we need to develop? Swami explains to us today.   Audio Special: "Serving in the Name of Sai, Part  - 02:  Seva in New Zealand Prison" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Special: "A Teacher's Awakening to True Wisdom" Click Here to Read Now
	The very first step to ensure peace and harmony in mankind is for each one to observe their own religion’s Dharma, or code of conduct. This will count as the most sublime service, provided one holds on to one's own faith and its essential principles diligently. For example, though undertaking charity is a good act, it should not be tainted by egoism. The scriptures assert that charity ensures benefits in a future life, and unfortunately many people offer gifts with this expectation in their minds. They are even beset by pride that they have helped others and crave to be admired. This attitude reveals their ignorance, ajnana. They must journey to a higher stage called Vijnana, where the heart is transformed by loyalty to truth, non-violence, and compassion. Only such persons can understand themselves, their kinship with the Cosmos, and with the Creator of the Cosmos. Once this understanding dawns, they will be able to live free of ignorance, doubt or disharmony. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 20: “The Primal Purpose”.
Hands in the society, head in the forest. - Baba

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 25, 2011

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25 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: What can impel the formless and atributeless Divinity to manifest before us? Bhagawan guides us today.   Audio Special: "Fleeting Moments - Lasting Memories - Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy" Click Here to Listen Now   H2H Special: "Love, Laughter and Happiness at the Temple of Healing" Click Here to Read Now
	The Lord can be invoked only through the intensity of the devotee’s love; He can never desist from manifesting Himself for the sake of His devotee. The power of the blowing wind makes the waters of the ocean take the form of waves. So too, God, the immanent basic being can manifest in a picture or an image that one worships on account of the power of true devotion. In order to fulfill the yearning of His devotee, God will appear in any form, through any means, at any place. But to see God, you must pray to Him with one-pointed concentration. This single-mindedness comes only with purity, which is itself derived from meditation. Therefore you must cultivate virtues, which can be inculcated from good company (satsang). Seek the company of the virtuous and avoid people with bad character. Your real friends are those who talk and discourse abo ut the Lord, about truth, about the service (seva) of others, and about love that considers all as equal. - Dhyana Vahini, Ch 9: “Spiritual Development”
The best way to love God is to love all, serve all. - Baba

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 24, 2011

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24 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: We may offer prayers all day long; we may offer all our actions to God. But which of these reach God? Bhagawan explains today.   Audio Special: "Interview with Dr.Ravi Dabir of the USA by Mr.Jatin Desai" Click Here to Listen Now   Latest H2H Quiz: "Tales to Transform: Direct from the Divine- Part 3" Click Here to Read Now
Three types of activity reach God and earn His Grace: (1) those not prompted by personal desire, (2) those emanating from unselfish love and (3) prayer arising from pure hearts. The Lord pays heed only to these and they reach God direct. The rest are the concern of the various deities who preside over their disposal. Therefore, prayers have to be unselfish, saturated with love, and free from the taint of attachment to the gift that the prayer would bring. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 19: “Prayer”
Through prayer and contemplation on God, you should try to control the evil qualities in you. -Baba

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 23, 2011

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23 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: How does one protect and foster the goodness within? Bhagawan explains today.   Audio Special: "Excerpts from the book 'With Love Man is God' by Dr. Samuel Sandweiss - 08" Click Here to Listen Now   Latest H2H Quiz: "Tales to Transform: Direct from the Divine- Part 3" Click Here to Read Now
The good should never even discuss the evil that others do, for that will contaminate them. The stories of child devotees like Dhruva and Prahlada will, if listened to, grant merit and show the path; and the stories of great women like Savithri and Anasuya will destroy the roots of evil and strengthen character. How will this happen? They are all holy and their lives are without a blemish; therefore to discuss them and their lives is worthwhile and beneficial. Always discuss the good in others and never about their faults. If you can, try constantly to offer them good advice and turn them to noble ways. You should cultivate peace of mind, charitableness and eagerness to promote the welfare of all. These can come only through repetition of the Divine Name and meditation. - Dhyana Vahini, Ch 9: “Spiritual Development”
Tender hearts, holy thoughts, loving speech – these invoke Divinity at all times. - Baba

 

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Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - July 22, 2011

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22 July, 2011 Featured on Radio Sai: When man is entangled inextricably in the consequences of his own actions, what is the means to redemption? Bhagawan gives us the solution today.   Audio Special: "Talk by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Satish Kadaba" Click here to Listen Now   Prasanthi Diary: "Fragrant Blossoms of Sai Educare" Click here to Read Now
	The lives of individuals are determined by the actions performed by them in previous lives and the present one. The entire load of accumulated karma that is slowly being worked out over many life times by the individual is called sanchitha karma. That karma which directly influences the current life is called praarabdha karma. The actions being performed, which is bound to affect the future is called aagaami karma. While the actions one is engaging in is referred to as karma, being inactive is called akarma! If you are not attached to the fruits of your actions, but carry it out as your duty and as your way of worship; then you can practice akarma even though physically engaged in Karma. This is the highest sadhana. - Sathya Sai Vahini, Ch 18: “Activity and Action”
There is no greater example of selfless love in action than nature. - Baba

 

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