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Monday, February 20, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 21, 2012

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21 February, 2012

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What is more important, human effort or divine grace? Bhagawan explains and also guides us as to how to earn divine grace.

Audio Special:
"Medical Marvels of Love,
Part- 26 - Ravinder from Betul"

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H2H Special:
"Special Discourse Quiz
on Lingodbhavam"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the conclusion of Akhanda Bhajans today at 5:00 a.m. and the Dance Programme by students at 5:00 p.m. (IST), on our website www.radiosai.org

By the time it rains, if seeds have not been sown, will there be any crop in the field? If seeds are sown but there is no rain, will any cultivation happen? Both rain and seeds are needed for the harvest to be reaped. Likewise, Divine Grace will bear fruit only when there is human effort too. When there are good thoughts in the mind, they will be reflected as noble actions; on the other hand if the thoughts are ill-disposed, the fruits thereof will be equally bad. Different devotees are bound to differ in their ways of worshipping God. But whatever the method of worship, there must be one-pointed devotion. Love towards God is devotion. Love towards the world is attachment. Develop love for God.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 2, 1992.

The best way to love God is to love all, serve all. - Baba

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 20, 2012

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20 February, 2012

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What is the significance of the festival of Shivarathri? Our Divine Master explains to us on this sacred day of Mahashivarathri.

Audio Special:
"Maha Shivarathri Discourse
- 13 Feb 1972"

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H2H Special:
"What should we do this Shivarathri?"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of Mahashivarathri Celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam Today at around 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (IST), on our website www.radiosai.org

Shivarathri is the day when one tries to establish friendship between the mind and God. Shivarathri makes one aware of the fact that the same Divinity is all-pervasive and is to be found everywhere. It is said that Shiva lives in Kailasa. But where is it? Kailasa means joy and bliss. It means that God lives in our minds, that are filled with joy and delight. How can one get this joy? It comes when we develop purity, steadfastness and sacredness. The heart then is filled with peace and bliss and becomes the temple of God. There is no use in just thinking of God on Shivarathri, once a year. Every day, every night, every minute, you should think of Divinity and sanctify your time. You yourself are truly Shiva, the Divine. Try to understand and recognize this principle of Shiva Tatva (Divine essence) which is indeed your own reality.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 17, 1985.

To secure the grace of God one must adhere to right conduct and observe
purity in thought, word and deed. - Baba

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 19, 2012

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19 February, 2012

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What is the best way to practice detachment, yet give our best to the work on hand? Bhagawan explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Medical Marvels of Love - 07
- Salil Kumar Sarangi"

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H2H Special:
"Sathya Sai Speaks: Significance of Shivarathri"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Music Programme by Dr. Pantula Rama, and dance programme by Bal Vikas children of Hyderabad Today at around 5:00 p.m. (IST),
on our website www.radiosai.org

Karma as such has no capacity to bind; it is the conceit, 'I am the doer' that brings about the attachment and the bondage. Again, it is the desire for the fruit of action that produces the bondage. For example: the zero gets value only when in association with a digit. Karma is zero; the feeling of 'doership' when associated with Karma breeds bondage. So give up the sense of ‘I’ and the Karma that you do will never harm you. Karma done without any desire for the fruits thereof will not produce impulses; that is to say, there will be no impulse for birth even. The spiritual aspirants of the past, performed Karma with this high ideal in view. They never felt that they were the ‘doers’ or ‘enjoyers of the fruits’ of any act. The Lord did, the Lord gave the fruit and the L ord enjoyed the fruit - that was their conviction! You too should cultivate that faith.

- Geetha Vahini, Ch 9.

Perform all your acts as worship. Accept gladly everything that happens as
His handiwork, a sign of His compassion. - Baba

Friday, February 17, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 18, 2012

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18 February, 2012

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Why is it important to control our senses, emotions and stay on the sacred path, despite difficult situations in the world? Bhagawan gives us a few tips today.

Audio Special:
"Panel Discussion by the former MBA students of the SSSIHL"

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H2H Special:
"Harnessing the Heart: And Stop Not Till the Goal is Reached! "

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Cultural Programme by Youth and Children from
Andhra Pradesh Today at around 5:00 p.m. (IST), on our website www.radiosai.org

The most important reason for bondage is giving too much freedom to the mind. When an animal is tethered to a post, it will not be able to go elsewhere. It cannot show anger or violence or do harm to any person. But if it is let loose, it can roam around, destroy crops and cause loss and harm to others. In the process it may get beaten for the mischief done. Similarly, the mind must be bound by certain regulations and limits. As long as man lives within certain rules and disciplines, he will be able to maintain a good name and lead a happy and useful life. Once he crosses these limits he will go astray.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 17, 1985.

Our good conduct is our true wealth. - Baba

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 17, 2012

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17 February, 2012

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What are the pitfalls to watch out for while intensely involved in performing actions? Bhagawan explains the subtle secrets to us today.

Audio Special:
"Fleeting Moments, Lasting Memories - Ms. Karishma Sunder, Part 2"

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H2H Special:
"Get Inspired:
God's Embroidery"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Burra Katha performed by Baba's students
Today at around 5:00 p.m. (IST), on our website www.radiosai.org

The Atma (Soul) is inherently devoid of attachment. It has no awareness of its own needs or nature of its possessions. It has no 'I' or 'mine' for these are the marks of ajnana (Illusion). Only those afflicted with ajnana will suffer from the ego or the sense of 'mine'. Though it may appear to ordinary eyes that ‘I am the doer’, the truth is ‘I am a non-doer’! Not only this, the effect of action (karma) does not cease as soon as it is finished. Karma yields fruits; the results of Karma breed desire for them; and that in turn results in impulses for further Karma. These impulses bring about further births. Thus Karma can lead to the cycle of births and deaths; it is a vicious whirlpool, making you revolve round and round, and finally dragging you down into the depths. So do not put your faith on this world and the objects of the world. Cultivate and practice detachment!

- Geetha Vahini, Ch 9.

Humility can be built only on a foundation of charity and detachment. - Baba

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 16, 2012

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16 February, 2012

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Who is our true relative? Whose friendship should we seek to obtain? Bhagawan explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Tryst with Divinity: Conversation
with Sumeet Tappoo and
Nishikant Barodekar - Part 3"

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H2H Special:
"He is God! I Just Knew it! - Conversation with Vinod Cartic,
an alumnus of SSSIHL"

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There are no permanent mothers in the world, the only permanent mother is the Divine Mother. You must always remind yourself that you are part of a spiritual family. Truth is your father, Love is your mother, Wisdom is your son, Peace is your daughter, Devotion is your brother, and Yogis are your friends. These are your true relatives who will always accompany you and be with you. When you have this kind of relationship, when you treasure such friendship, you will be able to break the bonds of the world and be free. Think of Divinity every minute of your life. Light has value only when there is darkness; it has no value by itself. In times of trouble and sorrow, whenever problems arise, evoke the principle of Divinity. It will certainly shed illumination and light in moments of darkness and bring joy to you.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 17, 1985.

Love sees everyone as part of one Divine Family. - Baba

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 15, 2012

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15 February, 2012

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Why do very few people persist in the path of devotion? How can we overcome the pitfalls and be steadfast in our endeavour? Our Lord explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Conversation with Dr.Anil Kumar
Mulpur, Cardiac Specialist"

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H2H Special:
"Conversations with Sai: Satyopanishad - Part 19"

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In the Geetha Lord Krishna says, “Arjuna! People give up revering and seeking Me, their very own Self. How foolish of them! They are not anxious to reach Me; but pursue lesser attainments that are untrue and transitory. The reason for this strange behaviour is the desire for quick results. People seek only that which is available here and now; that which is in a concrete form and is capable of being grasped by their senses; they are carried away by the attraction of flimsy pleasures. People also do not generally have the needed patience. They attach greater importance to the gross body, (sthula sarira). The achievement of Jnana (wisdom) is the true inner victory; it is won after long and arduous struggle. The few who are spiritually minded yearn for the Divine. Such wise people are indeed blessed. Look upon every act as but the execution of His order and as leading to His grace.”

- Geetha Vahini, Ch 9

Pursue nobler goals in life; sensory pleasures are trinkets, trivialities. - Baba

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 14, 2012

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14 February, 2012

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What is the best remedy to cure the illness of the mind? Bhagawan explains with a simple analogy.

Audio Special:
"Fleeting Moments, Lasting Memories - Mr. Vijay Shankar"

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H2H Special:
"Video: Miracle of Pure Love - by Prof. G. Venkataraman, Part 1"

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If there is a boil on the body, we apply some ointment and cover it with a bandage until it heals. If you do not do this, it is likely to become septic and cause great harm later on. Now and then one has to clean it with pure water, apply the ointment again and put on a new bandage. In the same way in our life, there is this particular boil which has come up in our body, in the form of 'I', (ahamkara and mamakara). If you want to really cure this boil of 'I', you will have to wash it every day with the waters of love, apply the ointment of faith and tie the bandage of humility around it. This will cure the disease that has erupted with this boil of 'I’.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 17, 1985.

People speak about several afflictions. In fact, the only two afflictions to be cured are - ahamkara and mamakara (egoism and possessiveness). - Baba

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 13, 2012

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13 February, 2012

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Does the Lord ever prefer some devotees over others, while showering Grace? Bhagawan explains this today with a simple example.

Audio Special:
"The Ten Commandments - Drama performed on Ashadi Ekadasi,
7 Jul 2006"

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H2H Special:
"“Hrudayavaani” and Heartening Glimpses from Bygone Convocation Dramas"

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The Lord, like a lump of sugar, is sweetness all over. All differences and distinctions are the illusions of people with body consciousness. Consider this example: A mother having four children does not give the other three as much attention and care as she gives to the child in the cradle. Even if the child does not call out for it, she is ever vigilant to give it food. The other three come and ask her for food and things to play with. Observing this, you cannot pronounce her a bad mother or a partial mother. The mother adjusts her activities to the capacity and ability of the child. So too, though the entire world is His, though all are His children, He graces and blesses each one according to one’s capacity and ability. To ascribe any fault to such selfless, sincere, simple, ever-blissful Providence is like attributing darkness to the Sun - it is an act of sheer ignorance!

- Geetha Vahini, Ch 9.

Toil to earn the grace of God. It is like insurance and will help you in your time of need
without any limit. - Baba