GEM 793

When duties are discharged properly, rights will be secured of their own accord.

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

20. Om Sri Sai Jodi Aadipalli Somappaaya Namah

Garland of 108 Precious Gems

Ashtotthara Satha Nama Rathnamala 

20.  Om Sri Sai Jodi Aadipalli Somappaaya Namah

On the 26th November 1958, 3 days after Baba's birthday festival, a devotee from Bangalore left Prasanthi Nilayam by car, taking leave of Baba.  On the way, his 2 year old daughter was attacked by 'fits' which became so serious that the child was asphyxiated and it collapsed.  Baba knew this and presented Himself before them as a 'Villager' with two other 'Villagers' whom He created.  He wanted the child to be given to Him and the two comrades supported the demand.  'Give Him; He will cure it.  He has cured thousands', they implored.  The Villager (Baba) told them, "I was busy for the last 3 hours; I just now laid Myself for rest; but I came to know that a child was seriously ill on the road.  So, I ran up!"  He placed the child on His lap and it was cured.  He gave it back to the happy parents.  They offered Him a rupee and when it was refused, they gave Him a fruit from the many that He had Himself given them at the Nilayam while leaving.

They asked Him His name.  He said, "Jodi Aadipalli Somappa".  When asked later at the Nilayam, why He chose that name of all others, Baba said, "I am Somappa, Soma appa (Siva) Sa-uma -- Soma.  The place of My residence is Aadipalli, the primeval village, Kailas.  It is Jodi (belonging to two) because it belongs to Sa and Uma 'Siva-Sakthi', -- the Twin -- Prakrithi and Purusha.  This is, therefore, Baba's most appropriate epithet, selected by Himself, for that profound miracle of grace.  It reveals His truth as "Siva-Sakthi".

(From : Garland of 108 Precious Gems, 

Ashtotthara Sathanama Rathnamala, by Prof N Kasturi)

THE KEY TO GOD'S HEART (Chapter 5)(Para 9)

You can earn the gift of grace, of continuous contact with Him forever if only you will attempt, if only you will try. The secret of this lies in the trying, the secret of trying is to begin to live everyday life in love and communion with God. And you will find the feeling that emerges is unique, one of almost constant bliss. In every thought, word and act, you should seek His approval. In some way, He will voice it and let you know whether He approves or disapproves. Prayer, constant communication and continuous monologue that will soon become dialogue. Ask Him, beg Him to take over your senses, your heart and your mind so completely that there is no you but only He remains. As this is practiced, as time goes by, the attachment to the world, the attachment to the material, the attachment to the physical will slowly disperse, growing weaker and weaker as the bond to the Lord grows stronger and stronger and you will become more in tune and at one with Him.

(From : THE KEY TO GOD'S HEART by R SAI)

Rectify It

Practice

Practice, that is the real thing in spiritual matters.  Scholarship is a burden, it is very often a handicap.  So long as God is believed to be far away in temples and holy places, man will feel religion a burden and a hurdle.  But, plant Him in your heart and you feel light, burdenless, and even strong.  It is like the food basket; when carried on the shoulder, it feels heavy; you are too weak even to carry it.  But, sit near a stream and eat it.  Thought the total weight has not decreased, you feel lighter and stronger.  That is the consequence of taking the food in; do likewise with the idea of God.  Do not carry it on the shoulder, have it "in".

(Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol IV, pg 41)

Form

GEM 792

We must consider that we have taken birth only to render service to society as a sacred duty.

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

Man O Man

Man O Man!

When without money, eat wild vegetables at home;

When has money, eats the same wild vegetables in a fine restaurant.

When without money, rides bicycle;

When has money rides the same ‘exercise machine’.

When without money walks to earn food

When has money, walks to burn fat;

Man O Man! Never fails to deceive thyself!

When without money, wishes to get married;

When has money, wishes to get divorced.

When without money, wife becomes secretary;

When has money, secretary becomes wife.

When without money, acts like a rich man;

When has money acts like a poor man.

Man O Man! Never can tell the simple truth!

Says share market is bad, but keeps speculating;

Says money is evil, but keeps accumulating.

Says high Positions are lonely, but keeps wanting them.

Says gambling & drinking is bad, but keeps indulging;

Man O Man! 

Never means what he says and never says what he means!

- Author Unknown -

World Peace

The peace of every person on Earth is here now, but it takes vision to bring it into visibility.

- Sue Sikking

Peace is an ongoing process, and although it may not be achieved overnight, it can grow day by day, person by person.

World peace means more than just the end of all turmoil.  It is love that nourishes and sustains.  It is faith that continues to grow from person to person and remains strong from generation to generation.

I may have no road map to world peace, but I don't need one, for God will guide my actions and words.  When I am at peace with myself, I will be peaceful toward all people.

Peace comes about as individual by individual believes that it is possible and perseveres until it is a reality for all.  With the energy of a world of people directed toward peace, unrest withers and is blown away.

God is the source of world peace - of all peace.

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

Q519

Does Mounam (silence) lead to experience of Divinity?



Why did the sages go into the jungle?  To sink their minds in the silent calm of the forest; to dwell ever in the thought of God whose voice is heard when all other voices cease.

(SSS Vol 5, pg 29)

It is only in the depth of silence that the voice of God can be heard.

(SSS Vol 8, pg 185)