Sacred Space

The silence is a kind of stillness, a place of retreat into which we may enter and having entered, may know the Truth.

- Myrtle Fillmore

There is no better time than now, no better place than right where I am to immerse myself in God's presence in me and the holy presence all around me.

God is everywhere, so the very ground on which I stand is holy ground, a sacred space where God and I are one.  In this sacred space, I am free from any limitation, free from anything that would hold me back or keep me from expressing God's love.

As I become more in tune with God's presence everywhere, I also become more aware of God's presence within others.  The presence of God is a beacon of love that draws me to others and allows us to live together in peace.

In this sacred space, we are one with God and one with each other.

God is with me in this sacred space.

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

GEM 680

Auspiciousness consists of diverting the mind towards God.

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

Your Plans

Sai Darshan II, Part 1 - Message 22

Sai Darshan II, Part 1 - Message 22

Things must always go

The right way...

The right way is...

Always the peaceful way.

The peaceful way

Is always the selfless way.

The selfless way

Is always the pure way.

The pure way is

Where the heart is...

And the heart is

ALWAYS...

The right way!

(Extract from : Sai Darshan II written by Seema M Dewan)

Path Of Devotion

To realize the Supreme, the path of devotion is the only royal road.  It is the panacea for all worldly ailments and for the most effective means for awakening the spiritual urge.

(Sanathana Sarathi, September 1996, pg 235)

GEM 679

A mind that is not imparting joy to others or a body that is not used for the service of others is totally useless.

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

Self-Recognition

Q475

Is the sadhana of Puja, Japa and Dhyana enough to experience the Divine?



Do not waste all your life immersed in dualism. What is it you have gained from all the pujas you have done and all the discourses you have listened to? If you have not progressed in the slightest extent from the state of duality, you have gained nothing from your experience. At least, from now on, try to go forward towards a higher consciousness. Proceed from Dwaita (Dualism) to Visishtadwaita (partial non-dualism) and reach the stage of Adwaitic (non-dual) Consciousness. Do not stay put in the stage where you are like a milestone. Having performed sadhana, studied the scriptures, met the saintly men and listened to the discourses, you should realize the fruits of spiritual experience.

(SSS Vol 20, pg 125)

Faith In Yourself

During youth, when a person is physically strong and mentally alert, he should conquer the six vices of : kaama (desire), krodha (anger), lobha (avarice), moha (attachment), mada (pride) and matsarya (envy).  Above all, a young person should acquire self-confidence.  Faith creates love.  Love creates tolerance and compassion, and God reveals Himself to those with tolerance and compassion.  Thus faith in yourself is of primary importance.

(Summer Showers 1979, pg 173)

Abundance

The cure for all the ills and wrongs, the cares, the sorrows, and the crimes of humanity, all lie in that one word "love".  It is the divine vitality that everywhere produces and restores life.

- Lydia Maria Child

I know and feel God's loving presence within me.  When I look around me, I see the evidence of God's love everywhere.  God has provided everything I could ever need to find fulfilment in a nurturing environment.

Out of abundance of God's love, I receive.  I gratefully accept the blessings God has for me, because I know that whatever blesses me, I can somehow share with others.

God never ceases to bless me!  Longtime friends, loving relationships, physical strength, emotional well-being - all are blessings that I give heartfelt thanks for every day.  Above all else, however, I am thankful for God - a loving Creator who gives attention to me.

Out of an abundance of love, God blesses me.

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