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What should our attitude toward the present moment be, and how can we overcome regret about the past and anxiety about the future? Bhagavan lovingly explains and inspires us!

Human beings differ from other animals and creatures in their ability to discern what is permanent and what is transient, and in their ability to distinguish the past, present, and future. Only human beings are capable of comprehending this threefold nature of time. A person can reflect on the past and speculate about the future. They can experience the present. However, a person should not worry about what happened in the past. The present is the product of the past. What has happened cannot be undone. It is useless to worry about the future because it is uncertain. Care only for the present. By “the present,” we often mean only this moment. But the Divine sees the present differently. For the Divine, “the present” is that which is “Omnipresent.” This means that both the past and the future are present in everything that exists, because it is the result of the past and the seed of the future. Since human beings lack firm faith in the omnipresence of the Divine, they worry about the past, present, and future. For the Divine, these three categories of time do not exist. — Divine Discourse, September 3, 1988.

What is destined to happen cannot be prevented. Therefore, you should regard everything that happens as a gift from God. — BABA

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<div class="bbWrapper">What should our attitude toward the present moment be, and how can we overcome regret about the past and anxiety about the future? Bhagavan lovingly explains and inspires us!<br /> <br /> Human beings differ from other animals and creatures in their ability to discern what is permanent and what is transient, and in their ability to distinguish the past, present, and future. Only human beings are capable of comprehending this threefold nature of time. A person can reflect on the past and speculate about the future. They can experience the present. However, a person should not worry about what happened in the past. The present is the product of the past. What has happened cannot be undone. It is useless to worry about the future because it is uncertain. Care only for the present. By “the present,” we often mean only this moment. But the Divine sees the present differently. For the Divine, “the present” is that which is “Omnipresent.” This means that both the past and the future are present in everything that exists, because it is the result of the past and the seed of the future. Since human beings lack firm faith in the omnipresence of the Divine, they worry about the past, present, and future. For the Divine, these three categories of time do not exist. — Divine Discourse, September 3, 1988.<br /> <br /> What is destined to happen cannot be prevented. Therefore, you should regard everything that happens as a gift from God. — BABA</div>

 

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“You may spend an eternity searching for truth and love, understanding and kindness, begging God and people to help you, and it will all be in vain. You must begin with yourself. This is an inexorable law. You cannot change the reflection without changing the face. First understand that your world is merely a reflection of yourself, and stop looking for flaws in the reflection. Turn inward and correct yourself mentally and emotionally. Physical changes will follow automatically. You talk so much about reforms—economic, social, political. Leave the reforms alone and attend to the reformer. What kind of world can a person who is foolish, greedy, and heartless create?”

Nisargadatta Maharaj

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<div class="bbWrapper">“You may spend an eternity searching for truth and love, understanding and kindness, begging God and people to help you, and it will all be in vain. You must begin with yourself. This is an inexorable law. You cannot change the reflection without changing the face. First understand that your world is merely a reflection of yourself, and stop looking for flaws in the reflection. Turn inward and correct yourself mentally and emotionally. Physical changes will follow automatically. You talk so much about reforms—economic, social, political. Leave the reforms alone and attend to the reformer. What kind of world can a person who is foolish, greedy, and heartless create?”<br /> <br /> Nisargadatta Maharaj</div>

 

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«If you are troubled by the same difficulties, before going to sleep, use your fingers to trace the words “AUM” or “Amen” on your pillow. Mentally imagine that your body is surrounded by a luminous sphere. Gaze into your spiritual eye. Say several times, silently or aloud: “I am light. Darkness is dissipating.” Then, while standing or sitting, touch your chest with both palms, and then swiftly move them to your waist several times, chanting the mantra “AUM,” and you will be safe.»
Paramahansa Yogananda

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<div class="bbWrapper">«If you are troubled by the same difficulties, before going to sleep, use your fingers to trace the words “AUM” or “Amen” on your pillow. Mentally imagine that your body is surrounded by a luminous sphere. Gaze into your spiritual eye. Say several times, silently or aloud: “I am light. Darkness is dissipating.” Then, while standing or sitting, touch your chest with both palms, and then swiftly move them to your waist several times, chanting the mantra “AUM,” and you will be safe.»<br /> Paramahansa Yogananda <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands :pray:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f64f.png" data-shortname=":pray:" /></div>

 

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SWAMI on silence.

You should not talk too much.
The divine energy within you is dissipated because of this. If you talk too much, you will lose your memory power, and weakness will develop in the body.
The most common cause of premature aging and decrepitude is idle chatter.
There is nothing good in it.
Try to observe silence.
From birth, you have not developed the habit of keeping silent.
Develop it now.
In reality, the two functions of the tongue are closely connected.
Talking for too long leads to unnatural hunger.
When a person talks a lot, they feel hungry and
begin to eat more.
Excessive food intake gives rise to feelings that express themselves in an even greater urge to talk.
All this leads to the fact that controlling the senses becomes
an almost impossible task.

Sathya Sai Baba,
"Sathya Sai Gita".

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<div class="bbWrapper">SWAMI on silence.<br /> <br /> You should not talk too much.<br /> The divine energy within you is dissipated because of this. If you talk too much, you will lose your memory power, and weakness will develop in the body.<br /> The most common cause of premature aging and decrepitude is idle chatter.<br /> There is nothing good in it.<br /> Try to observe silence.<br /> From birth, you have not developed the habit of keeping silent.<br /> Develop it now.<br /> In reality, the two functions of the tongue are closely connected.<br /> Talking for too long leads to unnatural hunger.<br /> When a person talks a lot, they feel hungry and<br /> begin to eat more.<br /> Excessive food intake gives rise to feelings that express themselves in an even greater urge to talk.<br /> All this leads to the fact that controlling the senses becomes<br /> an almost impossible task.<br /> <br /> Sathya Sai Baba,<br /> "Sathya Sai Gita".</div>

 

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Swami said:

The goal of every life is the attainment of Liberation. A person can have no other goal. Life is not given to a person as a means of building houses, acquiring property, accumulating wealth, increasing one's offspring, obtaining titles, or climbing to higher levels of social life. Their greatness does not depend on any of this. The main success in life consists in attaining constant bliss and lasting freedom from suffering and anxiety.

Gita Vahini

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<div class="bbWrapper">Swami said:<br /> <br /> The goal of every life is the attainment of Liberation. A person can have no other goal. Life is not given to a person as a means of building houses, acquiring property, accumulating wealth, increasing one's offspring, obtaining titles, or climbing to higher levels of social life. Their greatness does not depend on any of this. The main success in life consists in attaining constant bliss and lasting freedom from suffering and anxiety.<br /> <br /> Gita Vahini</div>

 

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Love is the path. Begin the day with Love. Spend the day in Love. Fill the day with Love. End the day with Love. This is the path to God. Expansion is Love, not limitation and egoism, not “mine.” A practice such as japa, mantra, or singing bhajans is like soap, which is of no use without water. In this case, water is love. That is what matters. Without love, you live in death. Love is life. Everything is one whole. Treat everyone alike. Self-inquiry is extremely important. Who am I? The body?—No. The house?—No. “I” is “I.” This is the truth. The body is like a bubble of air on the surface of the water. The mind is like a mad monkey. It is even worse, for there is neither reason nor appropriateness in its actions. Even a monkey has that.
Sathya Sai Baba.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Love is the path. Begin the day with Love. Spend the day in Love. Fill the day with Love. End the day with Love. This is the path to God. Expansion is Love, not limitation and egoism, not “mine.” A practice such as japa, mantra, or singing bhajans is like soap, which is of no use without water. In this case, water is love. That is what matters. Without love, you live in death. Love is life. Everything is one whole. Treat everyone alike. Self-inquiry is extremely important. Who am I? The body?—No. The house?—No. “I” is “I.” This is the truth. The body is like a bubble of air on the surface of the water. The mind is like a mad monkey. It is even worse, for there is neither reason nor appropriateness in its actions. Even a monkey has that.<br /> Sathya Sai Baba.</div>

 

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MY GRACE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU

When the sun rises, not all the buds of the water lily open at the same time. Only the mature ones can open; the others must wait and grow. His Grace is rightfully yours, but it can be earned only through sadhana. There is not a drop of hatred or anger in Me; My veins are filled with Love; I am a reservoir of daya (compassion). Understand Me and My Nature at last! The reflection of the Moon on the waves of a deep lake trembles and shimmers; but look up—and you will see the face of the Moon, as calm as ever. I am always unchanging; My grace is with you forever! To the outward eye, what I do is magic and miracles; but to those whose vision has opened, they are perfect lila and will. The Creator’s hand is a giving hand; there is nothing I would keep for Myself! All this is for you, and only for you. Such is My Truth; may it make you happy!

Sai Baba
(Prashanti Nilayam, 21 October 1961)

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<div class="bbWrapper">MY GRACE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU<br /> <br /> When the sun rises, not all the buds of the water lily open at the same time. Only the mature ones can open; the others must wait and grow. His Grace is rightfully yours, but it can be earned only through sadhana. There is not a drop of hatred or anger in Me; My veins are filled with Love; I am a reservoir of daya (compassion). Understand Me and My Nature at last! The reflection of the Moon on the waves of a deep lake trembles and shimmers; but look up—and you will see the face of the Moon, as calm as ever. I am always unchanging; My grace is with you forever! To the outward eye, what I do is magic and miracles; but to those whose vision has opened, they are perfect lila and will. The Creator’s hand is a giving hand; there is nothing I would keep for Myself! All this is for you, and only for you. Such is My Truth; may it make you happy!<br /> <br /> Sai Baba<br /> (Prashanti Nilayam, 21 October 1961)</div>

 

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Identifying yourself in consciousness with the physical body, a person helplessly runs from side to side,
constantly losing balance because of his presumptuous Ego: "I do... I love... I don't love... I have achieved..." By speaking this way, day after day he reinforces within himself a sense of his own exceptionalism and the notion of himself as a "doer" or a separate subject of activity.

Success or failure in life does not depend on the efforts of your will or on the type of spiritual practice or any similar activity. If you think that certain successes in life can be achieved by you only through the efforts of your own will, you are simply indulging your pompous Ego.

Look around and you will see countless examples of the most incredible efforts on a person's part not being crowned with success, while, on the contrary, fortune unexpectedly smiles on those who have invested not even the slightest effort. But instead of becoming despondent over failures and over your efforts having gone to waste, dedicate your work to God, as though it were His work being carried out through you; begin your work with unshakable faith in God, and success will surely accompany you!

Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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<div class="bbWrapper">Identifying yourself in consciousness with the physical body, a person helplessly runs from side to side, <br /> constantly losing balance because of his presumptuous Ego: "I do... I love... I don't love... I have achieved..." By speaking this way, day after day he reinforces within himself a sense of his own exceptionalism and the notion of himself as a "doer" or a separate subject of activity. <br /> <br /> Success or failure in life does not depend on the efforts of your will or on the type of spiritual practice or any similar activity. If you think that certain successes in life can be achieved by you only through the efforts of your own will, you are simply indulging your pompous Ego. <br /> <br /> Look around and you will see countless examples of the most incredible efforts on a person's part not being crowned with success, while, on the contrary, fortune unexpectedly smiles on those who have invested not even the slightest effort. But instead of becoming despondent over failures and over your efforts having gone to waste, dedicate your work to God, as though it were His work being carried out through you; begin your work with unshakable faith in God, and success will surely accompany you!<br /> <br /> Sri Sathya Sai Baba</div>

 

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A poor man once met the Buddha and asked him:
— Buddha, why am I so poor?
— Because you do not practice generosity.
— But how can I practice generosity when I have nothing to give to others?
— You have five things with which you could practice generosity, but you do not do so.
— Please tell me, what are these five things?
— With your face, you can give smiles to others, but you do not do so.
With your eyes, you can look at others with love and care, but you do not do so.
With your mouth, you can say something good to others, but you do not do so.
With your heart, you can wish happiness for others, but you do not do so.
And with your body, you can do something good for others, but you do not do so.
You are as rich as you allow yourself to be.

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<div class="bbWrapper">A poor man once met the Buddha and asked him:<br /> — Buddha, why am I so poor?<br /> — Because you do not practice generosity.<br /> — But how can I practice generosity when I have nothing to give to others?<br /> — You have five things with which you could practice generosity, but you do not do so.<br /> — Please tell me, what are these five things?<br /> — With your face, you can give smiles to others, but you do not do so.<br /> With your eyes, you can look at others with love and care, but you do not do so.<br /> With your mouth, you can say something good to others, but you do not do so.<br /> With your heart, you can wish happiness for others, but you do not do so.<br /> And with your body, you can do something good for others, but you do not do so.<br /> You are as rich as you allow yourself to be. <div class="lbContainer lbContainer--inline " title="✨" data-xf-init="lightbox" data-lb-single-image="1" data-lb-container-zoom="1" data-lb-trigger=".js-lbImage-_xfUid-2-1792922665" data-lb-id="_xfUid-2-1792922665"> <div class="lbContainer-zoomer js-lbImage-_xfUid-2-1792922665" data-src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" aria-label="Zoom"></div> <img src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" data-url="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" alt="✨" style="" /> </div></div>

 

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Among the five senses of perception, the eyes are endowed with tremendous power. They contain 4 million rays of light. Today, people use their sense organs incorrectly, as a result of which their bodies grow weaker with each passing day. Their lifespan is shortened by the lack of purity in their vision and by the multitude of sensual pleasures to which they indulge. Hundreds of thousands of rays of light in their eyes are destroyed through the unspiritual use of sight. For this reason, people develop visual impairments. Today, many people undergo cataract-removal surgery to restore their vision. Doctors may say that a person develops visual impairments because of cataracts, but in reality, this is the result of the unspiritual use of sight. Therefore, it is necessary to establish proper control over one's vision. No matter what spiritual practices a person engages in, they will not be able to benefit from them without controlling their sight. All sadhanas, such as japa, tapa, and dhyana, bring only temporary satisfaction. These practices will not help you gain control over your vision. In fact, all srishti (creation) is based on your drishti (vision). Netra (the eyes) truly represent shastras (sacred scriptures).
- BABA
Divine Discourse, July 5, 2001

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<div class="bbWrapper">Among the five senses of perception, the eyes are endowed with tremendous power. They contain 4 million rays of light. Today, people use their sense organs incorrectly, as a result of which their bodies grow weaker with each passing day. Their lifespan is shortened by the lack of purity in their vision and by the multitude of sensual pleasures to which they indulge. Hundreds of thousands of rays of light in their eyes are destroyed through the unspiritual use of sight. For this reason, people develop visual impairments. Today, many people undergo cataract-removal surgery to restore their vision. Doctors may say that a person develops visual impairments because of cataracts, but in reality, this is the result of the unspiritual use of sight. Therefore, it is necessary to establish proper control over one's vision. No matter what spiritual practices a person engages in, they will not be able to benefit from them without controlling their sight. All sadhanas, such as japa, tapa, and dhyana, bring only temporary satisfaction. These practices will not help you gain control over your vision. In fact, all srishti (creation) is based on your drishti (vision). Netra (the eyes) truly represent shastras (sacred scriptures).<br /> - BABA<br /> Divine Discourse, July 5, 2001</div>

 

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"You will understand little from books if the person who wrote them stands on a much higher level of creative attainment than you. Everything depends on the vibrations of the heart and thought in which the person himself lives. One can understand only something that resonates with oneself."

"There is only one path in life: knowledge. It liberates a person. And the freer they become, the greater their significance in the life of the entire Universe, the more meaningful their work for the common good, and the wider the influence of the atmosphere of peace they carry with them."

"The silence of the room and the silence of Wisdom in the books lying before me filled my consciousness with the grandeur of tranquil holiness, as though I were walking among trembling hearts enclosed within those large, seemingly heavy books. Yet they all remained for me a host of wondrous mysteries, in which there was no place for my heart.

"Two Lives," Concordia Antarova

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<div class="bbWrapper">"You will understand little from books if the person who wrote them stands on a much higher level of creative attainment than you. Everything depends on the vibrations of the heart and thought in which the person himself lives. One can understand only something that resonates with oneself."<br /> <br /> "There is only one path in life: knowledge. It liberates a person. And the freer they become, the greater their significance in the life of the entire Universe, the more meaningful their work for the common good, and the wider the influence of the atmosphere of peace they carry with them."<br /> <br /> "The silence of the room and the silence of Wisdom in the books lying before me filled my consciousness with the grandeur of tranquil holiness, as though I were walking among trembling hearts enclosed within those large, seemingly heavy books. Yet they all remained for me a host of wondrous mysteries, in which there was no place for my heart.<br /> <br /> "Two Lives," Concordia Antarova</div>

 

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Many people come to me distressed and pray:
"Swami, I have no Peace. Please Bless me with peace of mind."
Remember, you cannot obtain peace from the external World;
you must find it in the Heart!
Vicious desires give rise to suffering; good desires lead
to Joy.
The elimination of desire brings inner Peace (Shanti). If desires multiply in your mind, how can you attain Peace? After bhajans and meditation, you repeat Shanti three times, praying
for physical, mental, and Spiritual peace.
Only when you realize that the same Soul is present in everything will you be able to receive peace as a Blessing.
Most of the time, your mind seeks what is harmful (durmathi).
You must direct your mind and intellect onto the right path of Peace and prosperity.
Through constant Spiritual practice (Sadhana), correct your shortcomings and develop your noble qualities to ensure Peace within yourself, in society, and in the country.
Pray daily for the prosperity of the Universe:
"Samastah Loka Sukhino Bhavantu."
May all beings in all Worlds be Happy.

Sathya Sai Baba.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Many people come to me distressed and pray:<br /> "Swami, I have no Peace. Please Bless me with peace of mind."<br /> Remember, you cannot obtain peace from the external World;<br /> you must find it in the Heart!<br /> Vicious desires give rise to suffering; good desires lead<br /> to Joy.<br /> The elimination of desire brings inner Peace (Shanti). If desires multiply in your mind, how can you attain Peace? After bhajans and meditation, you repeat Shanti three times, praying<br /> for physical, mental, and Spiritual peace.<br /> Only when you realize that the same Soul is present in everything will you be able to receive peace as a Blessing.<br /> Most of the time, your mind seeks what is harmful (durmathi).<br /> You must direct your mind and intellect onto the right path of Peace and prosperity.<br /> Through constant Spiritual practice (Sadhana), correct your shortcomings and develop your noble qualities to ensure Peace within yourself, in society, and in the country.<br /> Pray daily for the prosperity of the Universe:<br /> "Samastah Loka Sukhino Bhavantu."<br /> May all beings in all Worlds be Happy.<br /> <br /> Sathya Sai Baba.</div>

 

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«Beloved Bhagwan said: “In the very near future, a time will come when everything will begin to spin. I will remove, remove,
clean (like a washing machine). I will pour My Divine Love into the world on an unprecedented scale. I will cleanse every heart. For many, this will be very difficult. People whom you considered well known to you, even close family members and friends, may change in character, seemingly in the blink of an eye, to such an extent that you may not even recognize them. There will be many illnesses. Intense anger and
mental disorders. Some will not survive this cleansing process. All known
establishments and institutions will collapse.
There will be upheavals everywhere. This must happen before the Golden Age begins. When these times come, hold on to My Feet for dear life. Everything
will be all right. Do not worry. Do you worry when you see dirty water flowing out of
the washing machine? Some people will require
many, many cleansings.”

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<div class="bbWrapper">«Beloved Bhagwan said: “In the very near future, a time will come when everything will begin to spin. I will remove, remove,<br /> clean (like a washing machine). I will pour My Divine Love into the world on an unprecedented scale. I will cleanse every heart. For many, this will be very difficult. People whom you considered well known to you, even close family members and friends, may change in character, seemingly in the blink of an eye, to such an extent that you may not even recognize them. There will be many illnesses. Intense anger and<br /> mental disorders. Some will not survive this cleansing process. All known<br /> establishments and institutions will collapse.<br /> There will be upheavals everywhere. This must happen before the Golden Age begins. When these times come, hold on to My Feet for dear life. Everything<br /> will be all right. Do not worry. Do you worry when you see dirty water flowing out of<br /> the washing machine? Some people will require<br /> many, many cleansings.”</div>

 

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Just as sunlight can burn a pile of cotton when focused through a lens, the rays of the intellect will destroy a person's bad qualities only when they pass through the lens of Divine Love. Although human beings originated from Madhava (God), they are enveloped in Bhrama (delusion), which conceals the Brahman (Divinity) within them. As long as a person is under the influence of this delusion, they cannot understand God. Because of this delusion, they become attached to the body and develop limitless desires. This leads to the growth of an asuric (demonic) nature within them. In the word “Nara” (human being), “na” means no, while “ra” means destruction. Thus, the term “nara” describes a person as one who is not subject to destruction (that is, one who is eternal). When the letter “ka” is added to “nara,” it becomes “naraka,” meaning “hell,” which is the opposite of heaven. When a person descends to the demonic level, they forget Divinity and follow the path to hell. The Divine is realized on the spiritual path (the Atmic path). According to the Puranic story, Narakasura is said to have been destroyed on this day of Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi). Narakasura was a demon filled with attachment to bodily pleasures.
- BABA
Divine Discourse, October 24, 1992

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<div class="bbWrapper">Just as sunlight can burn a pile of cotton when focused through a lens, the rays of the intellect will destroy a person's bad qualities only when they pass through the lens of Divine Love. Although human beings originated from Madhava (God), they are enveloped in Bhrama (delusion), which conceals the Brahman (Divinity) within them. As long as a person is under the influence of this delusion, they cannot understand God. Because of this delusion, they become attached to the body and develop limitless desires. This leads to the growth of an asuric (demonic) nature within them. In the word “Nara” (human being), “na” means no, while “ra” means destruction. Thus, the term “nara” describes a person as one who is not subject to destruction (that is, one who is eternal). When the letter “ka” is added to “nara,” it becomes “naraka,” meaning “hell,” which is the opposite of heaven. When a person descends to the demonic level, they forget Divinity and follow the path to hell. The Divine is realized on the spiritual path (the Atmic path). According to the Puranic story, Narakasura is said to have been destroyed on this day of Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi). Narakasura was a demon filled with attachment to bodily pleasures. <br /> - BABA<br /> Divine Discourse, October 24, 1992</div>

 

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I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU FOR SO LONG...

This image contains the Great Meaning of everything; it contains Truth!!!
All your searching will lead you to this.
All your Words will end with this.
All your desires will become this.
Everything that was, is, and will be is in this image!
In time, you will become like Me, for We are Indivisible. Stop, calm down, cast aside all your worries, all your problems, all your sorrows and Joys, sit down beside Me, simply be with Me, even if only for a minute.
Do not expect anything, do not desire anything, do not look around searching for something; everything is here, now, within you—yes, in your Heart!
Can you Hear Me?
You fill the World with colors, demons, Gods, Meanings, and War—all of it is within you. Everything you have sought for so many centuries has always been within you. Calm down, sit down beside Me, look at the FIRE, let all thoughts burn in It, once and for all.
So many words have been spoken, so much has been read, so much has been seen by you,
but where are you? Who are you? Have you found what you have sought for centuries? Or do you read and read every day, watch and watch, listen and listen, continuing to search for something outside yourself?
Here I am, right here. Let everything go, sit down with Me; I have been waiting for you for so long. Yes, you—the one reading these lines!
Do you think this is accidental?
This is My plan. I brought you to this place; this place is in your Heart.
Everything burns up in this FIRE—everything you have carried within Yourself, such a heavy burden. Cast it into this FIRE.
Sit down, remain in the Silence of the Heart, see what remains, look at it...
Do you really need to run back and forth through books, teachers, friends and girlfriends, seminars and ashrams, movies and restaurants,
lovers or mistresses, from one job to another, endlessly staring at a monitor and reading clever phrases, seeking ever-new entertainments, seeking a change of scenery? Do you think GOD runs back and forth like a madman as well?
Do you think that while you are running, you are Living? No, you are dying in
this senseless hustle, running after Happiness that is You, running after Love that is You. It is not in other people or objects—understand this.
Running after improving Yourself, the World, your neighbor, mother, son or daughter, husband or wife, and so on. And there is no end to it.
Calm down, let all this go, sit with me by the FIRE, remain in the Silence, the Silence of your Heart. I have been waiting for you for so long.
Can you hear how your Heart sounds? It is Peace, it is Love, it is Happiness. It is Mercy and Compassion, it is True Service and Devotion, it is All of You.
The Living FIRE gives; It always gives something to you. Or does It ask something from you in return? No?
Yet you believe that everyone owes you something; you are always waiting for something from Me—God—from your loved ones, friends, politicians, the World. You think everyone owes you
something, don't you?
But that is not so at all.
Everything is within You, for you are Everything.
Is this difficult for you?
You simply think too much, analyze, try to understand everything with your mind; but the mind is Maya, the great illusion—and that too is You.
I expect nothing from you. I want nothing from you. I need nothing from you—not prayers, nor fasts, nor sacrifices, nor offerings, nor temples, nor ashrams, for I Live in your Heart.
Do you understand?
Look how beautiful this FIRE is; sit down beside Me. Everything is Good,
everything is Good, everything is Good just as it is.

Sathya Sai Baba

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<div class="bbWrapper">I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU FOR SO LONG...<br /> <br /> This image contains the Great Meaning of everything; it contains Truth!!!<br /> All your searching will lead you to this.<br /> All your Words will end with this.<br /> All your desires will become this.<br /> Everything that was, is, and will be is in this image!<br /> In time, you will become like Me, for We are Indivisible. Stop, calm down, cast aside all your worries, all your problems, all your sorrows and Joys, sit down beside Me, simply be with Me, even if only for a minute.<br /> Do not expect anything, do not desire anything, do not look around searching for something; everything is here, now, within you—yes, in your Heart!<br /> Can you Hear Me?<br /> You fill the World with colors, demons, Gods, Meanings, and War—all of it is within you. Everything you have sought for so many centuries has always been within you. Calm down, sit down beside Me, look at the FIRE, let all thoughts burn in It, once and for all.<br /> So many words have been spoken, so much has been read, so much has been seen by you,<br /> but where are you? Who are you? Have you found what you have sought for centuries? Or do you read and read every day, watch and watch, listen and listen, continuing to search for something outside yourself?<br /> Here I am, right here. Let everything go, sit down with Me; I have been waiting for you for so long. Yes, you—the one reading these lines!<br /> Do you think this is accidental?<br /> This is My plan. I brought you to this place; this place is in your Heart.<br /> Everything burns up in this FIRE—everything you have carried within Yourself, such a heavy burden. Cast it into this FIRE.<br /> Sit down, remain in the Silence of the Heart, see what remains, look at it...<br /> Do you really need to run back and forth through books, teachers, friends and girlfriends, seminars and ashrams, movies and restaurants,<br /> lovers or mistresses, from one job to another, endlessly staring at a monitor and reading clever phrases, seeking ever-new entertainments, seeking a change of scenery? Do you think GOD runs back and forth like a madman as well?<br /> Do you think that while you are running, you are Living? No, you are dying in<br /> this senseless hustle, running after Happiness that is You, running after Love that is You. It is not in other people or objects—understand this.<br /> Running after improving Yourself, the World, your neighbor, mother, son or daughter, husband or wife, and so on. And there is no end to it.<br /> Calm down, let all this go, sit with me by the FIRE, remain in the Silence, the Silence of your Heart. I have been waiting for you for so long.<br /> Can you hear how your Heart sounds? It is Peace, it is Love, it is Happiness. It is Mercy and Compassion, it is True Service and Devotion, it is All of You.<br /> The Living FIRE gives; It always gives something to you. Or does It ask something from you in return? No?<br /> Yet you believe that everyone owes you something; you are always waiting for something from Me—God—from your loved ones, friends, politicians, the World. You think everyone owes you<br /> something, don't you?<br /> But that is not so at all.<br /> Everything is within You, for you are Everything.<br /> Is this difficult for you?<br /> You simply think too much, analyze, try to understand everything with your mind; but the mind is Maya, the great illusion—and that too is You.<br /> I expect nothing from you. I want nothing from you. I need nothing from you—not prayers, nor fasts, nor sacrifices, nor offerings, nor temples, nor ashrams, for I Live in your Heart.<br /> Do you understand?<br /> Look how beautiful this FIRE is; sit down beside Me. Everything is Good,<br /> everything is Good, everything is Good just as it is.<br /> <br /> Sathya Sai Baba</div>

 

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Declaration of the Avatar

On the morning of October 20, 1940, at the age of 14, Sathya (Sri Sathya Sai Baba) announced to his parents that he had come into this world with a mission to restore the principle of Righteousness, inspire Love of God, and serve one's fellow human beings. From then on, he constantly called upon all humanity to “Love all, serve all” and affirmed that the essence of all scriptures is: “Help ever, hurt never.”

After his Declaration of the Avatar, Sathya went straight to Anjaneya's garden. When HE sat on a stone among the trees, word quickly spread, gathering a crowd of mystics and skeptics alike. Soon, the voices of hundreds of people singing the first song Sri Sathya Sai Baba sang rang out in the garden: Manasa Bhaja Re Guru Charanam Dustara Bhava Sagara Taranam Guru Maharaj Guru Jai Jai Sai Natha Sad Guru Jai Jai Om Namah Shivaya Om Nama Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om Arunachala Shiva Arunachala Shiva Shiva Aruna Shiva Om Omkaram Bhava Omkaram Bhava Omkaram Bhava Om Namo Baba. Meaning: “O mind, without worshipping the lotus feet of Guru Sai Natha, it is impossible to cross the ocean of life and death. Victory to the Noble Teacher, Lord Sai Natha. Repeat ‘Om Namah Shivaya.’ Repeat the name of Lord Shiva, who resides in Arunachala (a sacred mountain in South India associated with Lord Shiva). Repeat the name of Lord Baba, whose form is Om. (Meditate on the Feet of the Guru in your mind, which will carry you across the turbulent ocean of Samsara / worldly existence)”

SAMASTA LOKAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU

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<div class="bbWrapper">Declaration of the Avatar<br /> <br /> On the morning of October 20, 1940, at the age of 14, Sathya (Sri Sathya Sai Baba) announced to his parents that he had come into this world with a mission to restore the principle of Righteousness, inspire Love of God, and serve one's fellow human beings. From then on, he constantly called upon all humanity to “Love all, serve all” and affirmed that the essence of all scriptures is: “Help ever, hurt never.”<br /> <br /> After his Declaration of the Avatar, Sathya went straight to Anjaneya's garden. When HE sat on a stone among the trees, word quickly spread, gathering a crowd of mystics and skeptics alike. Soon, the voices of hundreds of people singing the first song Sri Sathya Sai Baba sang rang out in the garden: Manasa Bhaja Re Guru Charanam Dustara Bhava Sagara Taranam Guru Maharaj Guru Jai Jai Sai Natha Sad Guru Jai Jai Om Namah Shivaya Om Nama Shivaya Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om Arunachala Shiva Arunachala Shiva Shiva Aruna Shiva Om Omkaram Bhava Omkaram Bhava Omkaram Bhava Om Namo Baba. Meaning: “O mind, without worshipping the lotus feet of Guru Sai Natha, it is impossible to cross the ocean of life and death. Victory to the Noble Teacher, Lord Sai Natha. Repeat ‘Om Namah Shivaya.’ Repeat the name of Lord Shiva, who resides in Arunachala (a sacred mountain in South India associated with Lord Shiva). Repeat the name of Lord Baba, whose form is Om. (Meditate on the Feet of the Guru in your mind, which will carry you across the turbulent ocean of Samsara / worldly existence)”<br /> <br /> SAMASTA LOKAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU</div>

 

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Today is Rathotsavam—the Chariot Festival—in Prashanti Nilayam. This is a tradition dating back to the early 1950s. This festival marks the beginning of the celebrations of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birthday.

“The body is the chariot. The charioteer is the principle of Buddhi (intellect). The senses are the horses. The reins that regulate and restrain the horses are manas (the mind). When the mind wavers and wanders without a steady goal, the horses run chaotically, endangering even the charioteer—Buddhi (intellect). Speech is an important function of the sense organs and serves the whims of the mind. Therefore, one must control the mind and not pollute it with greed for sensual pleasures. The mind must not be tossed about on the waves of ‘yes’ and ‘no,’ acceptance and rejection, decisions and hesitation. The mind should act as an assistant to Buddhi. Speech serving the mind, and the mind serving the intellect—this is the path to attaining Prashanti, the Supreme Peace! And note the following: slowly and steadily direct the intellect toward the Atma. Speech with the mind, the mind with the intellect, and the intellect illumined by the Atma—this guarantees that you will attain your true goal!”
Swami

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<div class="bbWrapper">Today is Rathotsavam—the Chariot Festival—in Prashanti Nilayam. This is a tradition dating back to the early 1950s. This festival marks the beginning of the celebrations of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birthday.<br /> <div class="lbContainer lbContainer--inline " title="🌿" data-xf-init="lightbox" data-lb-single-image="1" data-lb-container-zoom="1" data-lb-trigger=".js-lbImage-_xfUid-5-1792922665" data-lb-id="_xfUid-5-1792922665"> <div class="lbContainer-zoomer js-lbImage-_xfUid-5-1792922665" data-src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" aria-label="Zoom"></div> <img src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" data-url="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" alt="🌿" style="" /> </div> <br /> “The body is the chariot. The charioteer is the principle of Buddhi (intellect). The senses are the horses. The reins that regulate and restrain the horses are manas (the mind). When the mind wavers and wanders without a steady goal, the horses run chaotically, endangering even the charioteer—Buddhi (intellect). Speech is an important function of the sense organs and serves the whims of the mind. Therefore, one must control the mind and not pollute it with greed for sensual pleasures. The mind must not be tossed about on the waves of ‘yes’ and ‘no,’ acceptance and rejection, decisions and hesitation. The mind should act as an assistant to Buddhi. Speech serving the mind, and the mind serving the intellect—this is the path to attaining Prashanti, the Supreme Peace! And note the following: slowly and steadily direct the intellect toward the Atma. Speech with the mind, the mind with the intellect, and the intellect illumined by the Atma—this guarantees that you will attain your true goal!”<br /> Swami <div class="lbContainer lbContainer--inline " title="🌿" data-xf-init="lightbox" data-lb-single-image="1" data-lb-container-zoom="1" data-lb-trigger=".js-lbImage-_xfUid-6-1792922665" data-lb-id="_xfUid-6-1792922665"> <div class="lbContainer-zoomer js-lbImage-_xfUid-6-1792922665" data-src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" aria-label="Zoom"></div> <img src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" data-url="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/f09f8cbf_2x.png" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" alt="🌿" style="" /> </div></div>

 

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A person creates and develops within themselves a great many diverse selfish habits and attitudes, creating considerable inconvenience for themselves.

The impetus behind all this is the “power complex” and “greed for possessions,” which are neither eternal nor self-sufficient.
In fact, a person cannot attain them to an extent that would make them satisfied.

Omnipotence belongs only to the Creator of All.
A person may rejoice at having mastered all the arts, or acquired wealth, or mastered knowledge, but FROM WHOM did they receive all this?

The SOURCE from which they drew all these benefits must be far greater than the benefits acquired.
A person may even claim that they achieved all this through persistence and their own labor. But in reality, SOMEONE, in one form or another, gives them this. This cannot be denied.

The SOURCE from which all Influence, Strength, and Power originate is God.

To fail to recognize this omnipotence and to deceive oneself by believing that the small amount of power at one’s disposal is one’s own power is truly nothing other than selfishness, self-satisfaction, and pride.

A person who is truly a center of Power is distinguished by qualities such as Truthfulness, Kindness, Love, Patience, the ability to endure adversity, and Gratitude.
Where these qualities exist, selfishness cannot dwell; there is no place for it there.
Therefore, strive to develop these qualities.

Selfishnessobscures the radiance of the Spirit.

Therefore, when egoism is destroyed, all worries come to an end, all discontent disappears, and Bliss is attained.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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<div class="bbWrapper">A person creates and develops within themselves a great many diverse selfish habits and attitudes, creating considerable inconvenience for themselves.<br /> <br /> The impetus behind all this is the “power complex” and “greed for possessions,” which are neither eternal nor self-sufficient.<br /> In fact, a person cannot attain them to an extent that would make them satisfied.<br /> <br /> Omnipotence belongs only to the Creator of All.<br /> A person may rejoice at having mastered all the arts, or acquired wealth, or mastered knowledge, but FROM WHOM did they receive all this?<br /> <br /> The SOURCE from which they drew all these benefits must be far greater than the benefits acquired.<br /> A person may even claim that they achieved all this through persistence and their own labor. But in reality, SOMEONE, in one form or another, gives them this. This cannot be denied.<br /> <br /> The SOURCE from which all Influence, Strength, and Power originate is God.<br /> <br /> To fail to recognize this omnipotence and to deceive oneself by believing that the small amount of power at one’s disposal is one’s own power is truly nothing other than selfishness, self-satisfaction, and pride.<br /> <br /> A person who is truly a center of Power is distinguished by qualities such as Truthfulness, Kindness, Love, Patience, the ability to endure adversity, and Gratitude.<br /> Where these qualities exist, selfishness cannot dwell; there is no place for it there.<br /> Therefore, strive to develop these qualities.<br /> <br /> Selfishnessobscures the radiance of the Spirit.<br /> <br /> Therefore, when egoism is destroyed, all worries come to an end, all discontent disappears, and Bliss is attained. <div class="lbContainer lbContainer--inline " title="✨" data-xf-init="lightbox" data-lb-single-image="1" data-lb-container-zoom="1" data-lb-trigger=".js-lbImage-_xfUid-8-1792922665" data-lb-id="_xfUid-8-1792922665"> <div class="lbContainer-zoomer js-lbImage-_xfUid-8-1792922665" data-src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" aria-label="Zoom"></div> <img src="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" data-url="https://m.vk.com/emoji/e/e29ca8_2x.png" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" alt="✨" style="" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Sri Sathya Sai Baba</div>

 

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*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY, Sai Inspires, November 23, 2024*

*As we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Bhagawan’s 99th Birthday, what aspect of His nature should we remind ourselves of, and how should we strive to attain this state? Bhagawan, the Embodiment of Love, inspires each one of us today!*

Divine power has neither birth nor death. I do not feel elated when I am praised, nor do I become depressed when I am criticized. I face this duality of life with equanimity. I am happy in both pleasure and pain. There is only Love in Me!

My love lives by giving, giving, and giving again. It never seeks to receive. This is the difference between My love and worldly love, which believes only in receiving. That is why My love is constantly expanding.

A tiny seed becomes a giant tree with many branches and fruits. They all originate from this seed. Similarly, Creation arose from Love. Love is God; live in Love! Cultivate love. Love everyone wholeheartedly. Only when such Love manifests will you attain self-realization.

Above all, cultivate self-confidence. Self-confidence is the foundation. Self-satisfaction is the walls. Self-sacrifice is the roof. Self-realization is the house of life. Everything is contained in our “I” (Atma, Spirit). Using this spiritual principle, acquire spiritual knowledge.

The power of spirituality is limitless. The power of Love far surpasses the power of an atomic bomb. It transforms even those who hate. Cultivate such sacred love!

— Divine Discourse, November 23, 1998.

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<div class="bbWrapper">*THOUGHT FOR THE DAY, Sai Inspires, November 23, 2024*<br /> <br /> *As we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Bhagawan’s 99th Birthday, what aspect of His nature should we remind ourselves of, and how should we strive to attain this state? Bhagawan, the Embodiment of Love, inspires each one of us today!*<br /> <br /> Divine power has neither birth nor death. I do not feel elated when I am praised, nor do I become depressed when I am criticized. I face this duality of life with equanimity. I am happy in both pleasure and pain. There is only Love in Me!<br /> <br /> My love lives by giving, giving, and giving again. It never seeks to receive. This is the difference between My love and worldly love, which believes only in receiving. That is why My love is constantly expanding.<br /> <br /> A tiny seed becomes a giant tree with many branches and fruits. They all originate from this seed. Similarly, Creation arose from Love. Love is God; live in Love! Cultivate love. Love everyone wholeheartedly. Only when such Love manifests will you attain self-realization.<br /> <br /> Above all, cultivate self-confidence. Self-confidence is the foundation. Self-satisfaction is the walls. Self-sacrifice is the roof. Self-realization is the house of life. Everything is contained in our “I” (Atma, Spirit). Using this spiritual principle, acquire spiritual knowledge.<br /> <br /> The power of spirituality is limitless. The power of Love far surpasses the power of an atomic bomb. It transforms even those who hate. Cultivate such sacred love!<br /> <br /> — Divine Discourse, November 23, 1998.</div>

 

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The simplest way to establish contact with divinity

Once, during an interview given to a student, Swami closed the door behind Him and, instead of asking, “What’s the news?”, thundered: “How long will you keep chasing after this body of Mine? How long will you keep locking Me in the cage of this physical body? Learn to see the Invisible Power that moves this body.”

The student, amazed and stunned by Bhagavan’s words, having lived all this time with pure love and devotion to His physical Form, began pleading with Bhagavan: “But Swami, I don’t know how to communicate with the Invisible; I know You only in this beautiful physical form. Please reveal to me the secret of communicating with You through that which is unmanifest, invisible, and eternal.”

Bhagavan said: “All My life I have been speaking to you only about this, and yet you ask Me this question again?” Then Swami continued: “The only way—the simplest way, the most beautiful way—for a devotee to establish a connection with the Invisible Power, the Eternal Power of God, is Love.”

“The Experience of Sai—Here and Now” Mr. V. Sai Giridhar

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<div class="bbWrapper">The simplest way to establish contact with divinity<br /> <br /> Once, during an interview given to a student, Swami closed the door behind Him and, instead of asking, “What’s the news?”, thundered: “How long will you keep chasing after this body of Mine? How long will you keep locking Me in the cage of this physical body? Learn to see the Invisible Power that moves this body.”<br /> <br /> The student, amazed and stunned by Bhagavan’s words, having lived all this time with pure love and devotion to His physical Form, began pleading with Bhagavan: “But Swami, I don’t know how to communicate with the Invisible; I know You only in this beautiful physical form. Please reveal to me the secret of communicating with You through that which is unmanifest, invisible, and eternal.”<br /> <br /> Bhagavan said: “All My life I have been speaking to you only about this, and yet you ask Me this question again?” Then Swami continued: “The only way—the simplest way, the most beautiful way—for a devotee to establish a connection with the Invisible Power, the Eternal Power of God, is Love.”<br /> <br /> “The Experience of Sai—Here and Now” Mr. V. Sai Giridhar</div>