Q518

When does one get established in genuine Mounam (silence)?



When the mind withdraws from the external world, the tongue too becomes silent; all senses follow suit, that is the genuine Mounam.

(Prashanti Vahini, pg 67)

GEM 789

To remove the evil of egoism, service is the most efficient instrument.

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

Don't You Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit-

Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a fellow turns about

When he might have won had he stuck it out.

Don't give up though the pace seems slow -

You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than

It seems to a faint and faltering man;

Often the struggler has given up

When he might have captured the victor's cup;

And he learned too late when the night came down,

How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out -

The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,

It might be near when it seems afar;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -

It's when things seem worst that you must not quit

~ Anonymous ~

Joyful In Love

When you love the Lord and recognize His great love for you, it's easy to be joyful! Think of His marvelous deeds. Relish His overwhelming love for His children. Recognize His daily blessings. Oh, may we never forget that the Lord our God longs for us to see the depth of His love for us... and to love Him fully in return.

- Janice Hanna

VEDA 49

What you do depends on what you are; what you are depends on what you do. So act that you get joy and others too get joy.



(From : Sai Veda, The Word of God,  sayings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba)

Empty Heart

Discipline

Discipline is vital to every living being.  For man, it is even more important like the spinal column.  Without discipline, mankind will be ruined.

Discipline means the observance of certain well-designed rules.  Without such regulation, it is not possible to maintain humanness.  Such regulation contributes to the glory of human existence.

Discipline cannot be acquired from books.  Nor can it be learned from teachers.  It has to be a natural component of one's daily life in the discharge of one's duties.  Discipline is essential from the moment of waking to the time of going to sleep.

Discipline is essential for every group, for every society and for every political institution.  Without discipline, there can be no society or Government.  No nation can exist without discipline.  It is discipline that unites man to man, and one society to another.  Hence, discipline is one of the basic insignia of social life.

(Sanathana Sarathi, July 1996, pg 174)

Gifts

The universe has an infinite capacity of givingness for you, but you must develop your capacity to receive and use its gifts.

- Rebecca Clark

As a child of God, I have been given gifts that have helped shape me and make me uniquely me.  These gifts are mine to use, to enjoy, and to share with others.

A gentle smile, a cheerful hello, a helping hand, a loving hug - these are all gifts I can give to those in need of encouragement.

Perhaps my calm presence will make the difference when a young child needs reassurance or when a friend needs a boost in confidence to accomplish something.  Just knowing I am there to love and support them may be the best gift I can give to them.

Whatever my own special gifts may be, I know that they have been given to me by my loving Creator to enjoy and to share.

I have special gifts to give, and I give them with a glad heart.

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

GEM 788

To cross the ocean of samsara (the cycle of birth and death), all that is necessary is service to good people and no other religious observance.

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

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