Goodness

A Celebration

Life becomes a celebration

when our spiritual heart awakens,

For God has manifested once again

when we discover Him within us.

~ adeline108 ~

Good Company

The easiest and most fruitful method of keeping yourself free from dust and rust is Sathsang (good company).  The company of the good and the godly will slowly and surely chasten and cleanse the persons prone to straying away from the straight path towards Self-Realization.

(Sanathana Sarathi, June 1996, pg 152)

GEM 779

Social service leads to the ripening of wisdom.


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

Count My Blessings

There’s always so much to be done,

It makes me feel stressed and blue,

Another lady sits alone and bored

There’s not much for her to do.

I don’t know what to cook for dinner,

Am sick of chicken, pasta or rice.

A homeless man rummages in a bin,

Thinking a slice of bread would be nice.

My teenager's music is far too loud,

It’s almost driving me crazy.

Others are strung out on drugs,

Their minds all muddled and hazy.

My husband’s late home from work,

I find this annoying each day

Another husband’s looking for work,

A long time since he had a pay.

Thinking how others struggle in life,

Then who am I to complain?

Having so much to be thankful for,

Will count all my blessings again.

~ Author Unknown ~

Good Teacher

Be Blessed - 34

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)

A Sunbeam

Happiness is a sunbeam... When it strikes a kindred heart, like the converged lights upon a mirror, it reflects itself with redoubled brightness. It is not perfected until it is shared.


- Jane Porter

Silence

It is essential to limit one's desires and keep the senses under control.  This is the only way to true happiness.  The most important organ which has to be controlled is the tongue, which, unlike the other sense organs - the eyes and the nose, has a double function : speech and taste.  The ancient sages practiced silence for a variety of reasons.  Silence serves to conserve energy, improve the memory and experience the Divine.  Restraint in speech and avoidance of gossip and slander are commendable virtues.  Help ever, hurt never.  This should be the motto of everyone.

(Sanathana Sarathi, May 1996, pg 127)