Q440
What is the purpose of spiritual sadhana ?
The fruit comes from the tree. But can the tree know the nature of the fruit? When two sticks are rubbed against each other, fire emerges. But do the sticks know that fire is latent in them? Likewise, the Divine is latent in man. It is through the process of enquiry and sadhana that man can discover the Divine in him. It is like churning buttermilk to get the butter in it. Through sadhana and pure love (Bhakti) man can manifest his divinity.
(SSS Vol 19, pg 126)
O LORD, TAKE MY LOVE
O Lord, take my love, and let it flow in fullness of devotion to Thee;
O Lord, take my hands, and let them work incessantly for Thee;
O Lord, take my soul, and let it be merged in One with Thee;
O Lord, take my mind and thoughts, and let them be in tune with Thee;
O Lord, take my everything, and let me be an instrument to work for Thee.
About Me
After almost 20 years of active seva (service) - creating and sharing graphic art inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - I now find myself in a quieter space of inward reflection. The urge to constantly 'do' has gently dissolved into simply 'being'.
This Sai Divine Inspirations page in Blogspot will continue to share Swami's love and messages through scheduled posts as long as the platform exists, but my role has shifted from outward expression to silent presence. I remain deeply devoted, but will be less visible in the spiritual community.
May these offerings of love from my heart continue to inspire, uplift, and serve all... as they were always meant to.
All is His will. All is His work. All is His Love.
Om Sai Ram and May Swami bless everyone...
With Much Gratitude,
adeline108
What is the purpose of spiritual sadhana ?
The fruit comes from the tree. But can the tree know the nature of the fruit? When two sticks are rubbed against each other, fire emerges. But do the sticks know that fire is latent in them? Likewise, the Divine is latent in man. It is through the process of enquiry and sadhana that man can discover the Divine in him. It is like churning buttermilk to get the butter in it. Through sadhana and pure love (Bhakti) man can manifest his divinity. 
