Q514
During the time of Rama, did Hanuman and others perform the great feats by the power of His Name alone ?
Once Anjana Devi, mother of Anjaneya (Hanuman) came to the residence of Kausalya. Kausalya enquired who she was. Anjana Devi introduced herself saying, "I am the mother of Anjaneya, who could cross over the mighty ocean in a leap." After some time, the mother of sage Agastya also came there. On being asked, she introduced herself saying, "I am the mother of the one who swallowed the entire ocean in one gulp." Then Kausalya said to them, "Your sons could accomplish such stupendous tasks because of the mighty power of the Name of my son, Rama." As they were conversing, Rama appeared there and asked, "Mother, what is that you are discussing?" Kausalya replied, "Son, we are discussing the glory of Your Name." Then Rama said, "Mother, it is not merely because of My Name that they were able to perform such mighty tasks. Their purity of heart was also responsible for this. There are many who chant My Name, but are all of them able to reap its benefits? Purity of heart is very essential."
(SSS Vol 34, pg 84)
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
During the time of Rama, did Hanuman and others perform the great feats by the power of His Name alone ?
Once Anjana Devi, mother of Anjaneya (Hanuman) came to the residence of Kausalya. Kausalya enquired who she was. Anjana Devi introduced herself saying, "I am the mother of Anjaneya, who could cross over the mighty ocean in a leap." After some time, the mother of sage Agastya also came there. On being asked, she introduced herself saying, "I am the mother of the one who swallowed the entire ocean in one gulp." Then Kausalya said to them, "Your sons could accomplish such stupendous tasks because of the mighty power of the Name of my son, Rama." As they were conversing, Rama appeared there and asked, "Mother, what is that you are discussing?" Kausalya replied, "Son, we are discussing the glory of Your Name." Then Rama said, "Mother, it is not merely because of My Name that they were able to perform such mighty tasks. Their purity of heart was also responsible for this. There are many who chant My Name, but are all of them able to reap its benefits? Purity of heart is very essential."
