Soft Answer

Nonresistance is the path to freedom.

- Marion R Brown

My first reaction to what someone has said or done may not be appropriate or even true to how I feel just a few moments later - when I have had time to think things over.  So I know not to let my first reaction overpower me.

Through nonresistance and a soft answer, I decide what I say and how I feel.  What a glorious feeling I experience in being true to myself!

My nonresistant attitude acts as a filter that keeps the anger and judgment of others from adversely affecting me.  And because I am nonresistant, I value the rights of others to voice their own thoughts and beliefs.

My soft answer is a statement to myself and others that I am living with the peace of God within me.  I contribute to the harmony in my relationships when I speak to others from that inner peace.

I speak words of kindness that resonate from my peace-filled soul.

(From : 'Daily Word' magazine by Silent Unity, a world wide prayer ministry) 

Prayers

Life Force

Karma or action means life force.  Man is the instrument of this life force.  The human body is made up of action.  Hence, the Scriptures described man as "karmajaa", i.e. born as a result of action.  All actions performed by man with his limbs and organs are rendered possible by the Divine.  Hence, man must regard all actions as sacred.

(Gems of Wisdom, Karma, pg 90)

Pearl 19

Man is the conscious incarnate.  Man is the highest object in creation.  Hence, he should not become a creature of instinct like animals.  Man should progress from the human to the Divine.  It is not the world that binds the man.  It has neither eyes to see nor the hands to grasp.  Man is a prisoner of his own thoughts and desires.  It is due to attachment to the ephemeral and perishable, man forgets his inherent Divinity and does not realize that everything in the universe had come from the Divine and cannot exist without the power of the Divine.

(Tfd, 20 Sept '04)

GEM 797

Absence of Compassion and consideration for others is the mark of tamasic nature.


(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)

THAT ONE LITTLE TEAR

That one little tear

Was a tear of sadness

For the Lord in pain!

That one little tear

Was a tear of fear

Of my Swami's days!

That one little tear

Was a tear of love

For the Lord so dear

That one little tear

Was a heartfelt prayer

For His Health again

O Lord, thank you indeed

For that one little tear,

Though faith so little,

And so brittle,

Through dampened eyes

What I see - is

You - indeed

Are DEAR TO ME!

(By : Dr Vasantha Nair, Blossoming Love) 

MESSAGE 19

What we lack is peace of mind. Why is that? It is due to lack of self-contentment and self understanding. We become so involved in what we have acquired through our ambitions that we unknowingly begin to reflect their grandeur. Little do we realize that we become so aware of the beauty that surrounds us that in it we lose the highest grace of God that we are all born with, i.e. “Self awareness”

The wise, O child reflect only on the truth in both the good and the bad. They are able to be in full control in any situation that comes before them for they have abandoned “desires”. They seldom plan “God’s ways” for themselves. They have no picture in their minds of “perfection”. They are not anxious for time to come nor for it to pass. They O child, believe in the present moment …in the Grace of God…in their selfless strength and in the will of their Divine Master. They are of the simple faith that God comes as both…God alone gives the Grace to face both…God alone protects “the goodness” of the good…God alone challenges “the wickedness” of the bad; for even the crooked one in that challenge is unable to remain that and with the grace of God alone he turns… and transforms to straight ways. Yes! To the wise there is no fear. For him truth is no more a choice. It is his breath…his food…his life…his attachment…his discrimination…his principle and his love.

Self contentment comes from continuous self understanding. Self understanding comes from self analysis. And self analysis comes from constant undisturbed self awareness.

Constantly ask yourselves, ”Am I happy to be this me? Do I understand myself? Am I content? What makes me content? What am I looking for in life and why? Do I respect the way I am? Do I believe in myself?”

The answers are within. The ways are within. The truth is within. For God has placed Himself in this universe where He is very reachable at all times in all situations…in your heart! Purity is the presence of God.

Spirituality is the process of cleansing. Self awareness is the tool. Self realization is the last step of the cleansing. Beyond that last step there are no more words. No one has yet spoken of that…the one who reaches that has no more to say!
Part of the book: 'Inspiring Thoughts'
By Seema M. Dewan
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Q521

What is Nirvikalpa Mounam?



When the buddhi is tranquil, Santhi envelops man; he is immersed in Tejas, splendor; he is in the Akhanda paripurna Ananda.  This stage is also called Nirvikalpa, the Nirvikalpa-mounam.

(Prashanti Vahini, pg 67-68)

Steady Flame

Permanent Happiness

People should realize that human birth has been given to them to lead ideal lives.  Good qualities enable one to lead a good life.  But even for the good life, a price has to be paid.  That price is good conduct.  This means that you derive the happiness that results from a good life only when you discharge your duties.  Pleasures are of two kinds : temporary and lasting.  Permanent happiness can be got only by performing your duties.  First, do your duty and then enjoy the fruits.

(Sanathana Sarathi, February 1997, pg 30)