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How to start Atmavichara?



The first step in Atmavichara (enquiry into the nature of the Atma) is the practice of the truth that whatever gives you pain gives pain to others and whatever gives you joy gives joy to others.  So, do unto others, as you would like them to do unto you.

(Sanathana Sarathi, Oct 2002, pg 297)

愛LOVE愛 Speaks - 19

Be Blessed - 37

A Journey Set In Motion

There is something satisfying, rejuvenating, comforting about the seasons.  They remind me that I play one small part in a much bigger picture - that there is a pulse, a sequence, a journey set into motion by the very hand of God Himself.

- Karen Scalf Linamen

VEDA 51

Then, when you retire at night, sit up and examine quickly all the experience of the day. See whether you have caused pain or displeasure to any one by any word or deed. Then pray, "I am now dying and falling into Your lap. Pardon me for any lapse; take me under Your loving shelter." After all, sleep is a short death and death is a long sleep.



(From : Sai Veda, The Word of God,  sayings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba)

Divine Task

Rich In Character

Youth is the stage in life when the slightest turn towards wrong will spell disaster.  Thoughts shape the career.  You plan to earn much wealth, because you imagine that rich people are very happy.  The rich have plenty to eat, but they have no appetite.  The rich wield power over others but they are held down by disease.  The rich can have many servants but they cannot live in peace.  So, plan to be rich in virtue, in devotion and dedication to good causes.  Be rich in sovereign character.  What exactly is character?  Steady adherence to truth, renunciation, genuine love, selfless service, these are the essential components of character.  Follow the dictates of your conscience; you can never be wrong.

(Sanathana Sarathi, May 1997, back cover)

My Devotees Are Calling Me

My Devotees Are Calling Me

I do not belong to you.  I am leaving.  I have work to do.  Those who are devoted to Me are calling me.  The Task for which I have come is yet not finished.  I am starting now.

(20.10.1940)


(Extract from : 'God Lives In Prashanti Nilayam')

Eternal Sai - 31

You are the imperishable Aathma that knows no fear. I want you also to banish two ideas from your hearts :

(1) Forget the harm that anyone has done to you, and

(2) Forget the good that you have done to others.

(SSS. Vol XI – Chap 40)

GEM 798

Absorb the teachings of all the great seers and prophets.  Do not despise anyone.

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