GEM 799

Actions which are free from self-interest lead to Thaarakam (liberation).

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

Journey Of Life

A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.

Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.

Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."

The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.

Moral -

One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much, but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed....

- Author Unknown -

Q522

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)

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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')