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

Bliss

Why can true and lasting happiness not be found in the material body or in external possessions? 

"Truly, man is not the Deha, the body. He is the Dehi, the indweller. The jivatma (individual) is by nature Chinmaya Swaroopa (a form of divine consciousness or bliss). There is a close connection between the nature of the Dehi and this Chinmayatvam (bliss). You can get true bliss from the sacred aspect that resides within the body, but you cannot get any bliss from the material body. So long as the baby plays with the toys, it gets some happiness for a short period, but the moment the child sees the mother, it will throw away all toys and rush to the mother, because it will then get permanent happiness. 

Wealth and possession of material assets may give transient happiness, but long-standing bliss will come only from the divine. It is because of this that many people from affluent countries come and participate in spiritual movements for the sake of getting some peace. Peace and bliss come from within you and not from outside. Man does not live only by food. He lives by the experience of atma."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Summer Showers - June 14, 1978)

If man is just the human body, then food, clothes, and a house would be sufficient. But man is not just that. He has a divine aspect that is living within him. - BABA

Wise Words

 

Thought

"If the thought is pure and the action is impure, there will be a total mess.  Both aspects should be directly proportionate.  Thought precedes action and thought is succeeded by action and hence both should be equally peaceful.  This is the message of Sathya Sai."

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

Divine Wisdom

 

Gems of Wisdom

Patience is one of the quietest and purest forms of love.  It means choosing understanding over frustration, kindness over judgment and presence over pressure.  Never take for granted someone who gives you the space to grow without making you feel difficult to love.

Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu