PRAY FOR OTHERS

"In prayer, I affirm that my loved ones are being blessed."

Loved ones can seem to have such serious needs that I may wonder if their needs can be resolved. How then do I pray? I pray with them and for them, affirming that they are being blessed:

"God, I pray for my loved ones and affirm that they are being blessed. I do not know what is best for them, but I know that You do. You are everywhere present. Therefore, Your healing, guiding, prospering presence is with my loved ones."

"You are with and within my loved ones right now. Your life sets into motion healing of mind, body, and emotions. You guide and prosper them in ways far and above the very best I can imagine. I give thanks that You are healing and guiding my loved ones right now."

"If two of you agree on earth about anything you ask,

it will be done for you by my Father in heaven."

- Matthew 18:19

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

GEM 827

Detachment is sacrifice.

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

Q533

How is one to win the grace of God?



The Grace of God cannot be won through the gymnastics of reason, the contortions of Yoga or the denials of asceticism.  Love alone can win it, Love that needs no requital, Love that knows no bargaining, Love that is paid gladly, as tribute to the All-loving, Love that is unwavering.  Love alone can overcome obstacles, however many and mighty.  There is no strength more effective than purity, no bliss more satisfying than love, no joy more restoring than bhakti (devotion), no triumph more praiseworthy than surrender.

(SSS Vol 11, pg 75)

Supreme Strength

Sacred Opportunities

There are many unfortunate people who are not able to utilize the sacred opportunities that come their way.  For one who cannot enjoy happiness and bliss, what does it matter what opportunity he gets?  For a dog which can only lap out water, what is the use of a river with a large quantity of flowing water?  We really get many sacred opportunities on occasions in our life.  Without using those opportunities and discussing their values, we waste our time and our life.

(Summer Showers in Brindivan, 1977, pg 242)

GEM 826

Destroy your ego, you have no need to seek liberation; you will be liberation itself.

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

The Gift

There once lived a great warrior. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any challenger. His reputation extended far and wide throughout the land and many students gathered to study under him.

One day an infamous young warrior arrived at the village. He was determined to be the first man to defeat the great master. Along with his strength, he had an uncanny ability to spot and exploit any weakness in an opponent. He would wait for his opponent to make the first move, thus revealing a weakness, and then would strike with merciless force and lightning speed. No one had ever lasted with him in a match beyond the first move.

Much against the advice of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young warrior's challenge. As the two squared off for battle, the young warrior began to hurl insults at the old master. He threw dirt and spit in his face. For hours he verbally assaulted him with every curse and insult known to mankind. But the old warrior merely stood there motionless and calm. Finally, the young warrior exhausted himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling shamed.

Somewhat disappointed that he did not fight the insolent youth, the students gathered around the old master and questioned him. "How could you endure such an indignity? How did you drive him away?"

"If someone comes to give you a gift and you do not receive it," the master replied, "to whom does the gift belong?" 

~ Author Unknown ~

I Have Learned

Swami, from You... I have learned...

To see beauty in all Your creations

and treasure the uniqueness in diversity.

To hear gentle music that pervades the air

and cherish the bliss in pure silence.

To taste both sweet and bitter experiences

and find peace in equanimity.

To feel through my heart, not the mind

and cultivate love for all existence.

I have learned that Divinity dwells in All

and will ultimately return to the only ONE...

~ adeline108 ~

Our Human Body

Our human body is temporary,

A passing ship across the ocean of life;

The more we try to possess the world,

The harder will be our journey to strive.

From emptiness we came and to thus we shall go,

The circle will keep on revolving;

Awaken and seek your answers within,

"Who am I?  Whither am I going?"

~ adeline108 ~

The Reality