Q511

Is it true that Name is like an armour and a shield for the devotee ?



Namasmarana saved Prahlada from the agony of torture... The Name was his armour, his shield, his breath, his life.  Anjaneya (Hanuman) too demonstrates the might of the Name.  With the Name imprinted on his heart and rolling on his tongue, he leapt across the sea to distant Lanka where Sita was.  He had no space in mind for anything other than the Name of his master.

(SSS Vol 5, pg 247)

My Life Is Your Message

Swami, I'm feeling so lost without You,

My heart grieves as tears flow freely.

Yet, even through all these pain,

Your Voice whispers in my ear,

"Stay strong... There is still much to do."

I know You are there within my heart,

Still guiding and guarding me.

Take my hand, dearest Lord,

Lead me onwards in Your Mission,

Make my life to be Your message.

~ adeline108 ~

(written on April 28, 2011)

The Teacher

Three Maxims

It is unfortunate that the vast majority of mankind lead mundane lives forgetting God.  Make God the foundation of your life.  Carry on your normal duties.  Duty is God.  Work is worship.  Spiritualise all your actions and treat whatever happens as actions for your good.  Learn to experience perennial bliss by seeking union with God.  Never forget God.  Do not go after the things of the world.  Have no fear of death.  When your life is rooted in these three maxims, you will realize the Atman.

(Sanathana Sarathi, November 1997, pg 303)

Graces

The best portion of a good man's life -
his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.



- William Wordsworth (1770-1850), England

Knowledge And Bliss

Restoration

Love is the oxygen of spiritual growth, and spiritual growth is the basis of physical health.

- Mary-Alice Jafolla

I want to experience life as the amazing creation of God that I was created to be.  So I remember that my body is a home for the Creator of life.  The wonder of God created me and is constantly healing me.  I can bless my mind and body each day in life-affirming prayer :

"Spirit of life, I release any thought of concern and invite the blessing of Your healing love into my thoughts and my life.

"Beloved Spirit, bless my arms and legs and keep them strong and healthy.  And bless my heart for the powerful work that it does.  Your healing love flows throughout my body, keeping me vibrant and alive.

"Mighty Creator, thank You for life and for the renewal and healing with which You bless me each day."

God created me and is constantly healing me.

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

GEM 770

Service is the ship by which one can cross the ocean of samsara (life).


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

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