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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 25, 2012

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What are the processes involved in the assimilation of precious wisdom? Bhagawan explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Dr. Mohan Kollengode at the Flushing Sai Centre, New York
23 Oct 2011 - Part 2"

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H2H Special:
"Swami and Me: Swami – My
Mother Unparalleled -
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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Music Programme by Sai Youth from UK
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Believe in your experience; confidently accept whatever has given you peace and joy. This is the basis for faith. Also, gather wisdom from wherever you can acquire it. Listen to the good things that teachers of different denominations elaborate upon. Weigh in your own mind, against your own experience, the teachings you have heard. Listening (Shravanam) should be followed and confirmed by Reflection (Mananam). You must think through the background, implications, reservations, and limitations of what you have been told. Then comes Nididhyaasana - you should meditate on the truth that you have painstakingly garnered over the years and plant this wisdom deep down in your consciousness and let it become part of yourself.

- Divine Discourse, Sep 8, 1966.

When the heart is pure, the light of wisdom shines. - Baba

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 24, 2012

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What exactly is surrender? Bhagawan gives us a profound message on this holy Vijayadashami Day.

Audio Special:
"Interviews by Gene Massey about Sai Seva in South Africa - Part 2"

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H2H Special:
"Photo Story: Dasara Delight - Days of Bliss from the Bygone Era"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Poornaahuti Function of the Dasara Yajnam at around 8:45 a.m., and the Final Day of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha at 4:45 p.m. from the Sai Kulwant Hall, Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Many often believe and state in the spirit of surrender: “I offer to You my body, my mind, my possessions, my all." This is incorrect and is a sign of ignorance. It concedes that you and God are distinct entities. God is not separate from you, for God is in all, everywhere, at all times. (Ishwarassarva-bhoothaanaam). How then can you or God be apart? To see God in everything, everywhere, at all times, is true surrender (Sharanaagathi). Repetition of mantras (holy formulae) and platform speeches on holy texts alone is not true devotion. The real devotee is one whose deeds are in accordance with the words of advice they utter. Devotion cannot tolerate in a devotee, the slightest trace of envy or jealousy. Make your daily life holy and pure. Render your life worth-while through service to man and service to society. That is the most important aspect of surrendering the self.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 8, 1981.

Surrendering the fruits of your action to the Lord is real sacrifice. - Baba

Monday, October 22, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 23, 2012

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Bhagawan gives us a beautiful means of performing the Vedapurusha Yajna everyday, at any place.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Dr. Mohan Kollengode at the Flushing Sai Centre in New York on 23 October 2011 - Part 1"

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H2H Special:
"Video: Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha, Day 1
- 18 Oct 2012"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Sixth Day of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha at 4:45 p.m. from the Sai Kulwant Hall, Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Your heart is the ceremonial altar; your body is the fire place; your hair is the holy grass, darbha; wishes are the fuel-sticks with which the fire is fed; desire is the ghee that is poured into the fire to make it burst into flame; anger is the sacrificial animal; the fire is the tapas you accomplish. People sometimes interpret tapas as ascetic practices like standing on one leg, and so on. No, tapas is not physical contortion. It is the complete and correct coordination of thought, word and deed. When all words emanating from you are sweet, your breath becomes Rig Veda. When you restrict what you listen to and prefer only sweet speech, all that you hear becomes Saama gaana. When you do only sweet deeds, all that you do is Yajur homa. Thus, you will be performing every day the Vedhapurusha Yajna, the yajna which propitiates the Supreme Vedic Being.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 2, 1981.

True sacrifice consists in sharing with others one’s wealth, strength and qualities, which are derived from society. - Baba

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 22, 2012

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What is the true meaning of “Yajna” and who is entitled to perform it? Bhagawan explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Dr. Vidyanand Desibhatla, Flushing Sai Centre, New York
- 20 Nov 2011 "

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H2H Special:
"Video: Veda Chanting by European Veda Union Group and Talk by Mr.Ajit Poppat, 16 Oct 2012"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Ayudha Pooja in Prasanthi Nilayam at 8:00 a.m. and the Fifth Day of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha at 4:45 p.m. from the Sai Kulwant Hall, Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

The term Yajna means ‘any activity dedicated to the glory of God’. Such activity can be done in all climes, in all realms, and by all races. The key to success is ‘Dedication’. Without it, there will inevitably arise anxiety, fear and faction. Every activity in the world is directed unto God, whether you know it or not. If God is not the inspirer and motivator, how can the Universe be moving in harmony, wheeling so smoothly, without chaos and anarchy? Those who are aware of this fact and accept it, experience thrill and joy in witnessing it! Anyone who lives in the constant presence of God and does all acts dedicated to God is continuously engaged in Yajna.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 11, 1972.

Fill the vessel of your heart with the qualities of Truth, Love and Sacrifice. - Baba

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 21, 2012

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Why should we welcome obstacles in our daily life? Bhagawan explains to us clearly.

Audio Special:
"Tryst with Divinity - Conversation with Mr. Hari Hara Krishnan"

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H2H Special:
"Video: Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna - Day 1, 18 Oct 2012"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Fourth Day of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha from the Sai Kulwant Hall (4:45 p.m. IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Obstacles that come in the way are often treated with a certain amount of resentment by the pilgrims on the spiritual path. But these tests are to be treated as a means of ensuring safety. You drive a nail into the wall to place a picture thereon; but before hanging the photo, you try to see whether the nail has been well driven by shaking it; when you are certain it does not move a bit even when all your strength is used, you have the confidence to hang the picture on it. You must welcome tests because it gives you confidence and it ensures promotion.

- Divine Discourse, Sep 8, 1966.

Test all your actions, words and thoughts on this touchstone:
“Will this be approved by God?” - Baba

Friday, October 19, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 20, 2012

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How should we lead our lives in the world? Bhagawan gives us this profound message on this holy Avatar Declaration Day.

Audio Special:
"Divine Discourse on 6 Oct 2000 on the occasion of Dasara announcing the Grama Seva programme"

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H2H Special:
"Video: Grama Seva - a documentary by Gene Massey"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Third Day of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha from the Sai Kulwant Hall (4:45 p.m. IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

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All water is not potable. The stagnant pool is to be avoided, the flowing river is better. Select safe and pure water to drink. Use the mosquito net, but see that mosquitoes do not enter into the net, when you go to bed. Keep the mosquitoes away; do not imprison them inside the net. Sail in the boat that floats on water, but do not allow the water to enter the boat. So too, be in worldly life, but do not allow it to get into you. The lotus born in slime and mud rises up through water and lifts its head high above the water. It refuses to get wet though water is the element which gives it life. Be like the lotus.

- Divine Discourse, Jan 1, 1964.

If you are patient and calm, I shall grant you joy without fail. Do not yield to despair. Even the infant lotus buds will bloom, in their own good time. - Baba

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - October 19, 2012

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What is a barometer to measure our spiritual progress? Bhagawan sets the benchmark and gives us clear guidance today.

Audio Special:
"Divine Discourse on 6 Oct 2000 on the occasion of Dasara announcing the Grama Seva programme"

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H2H Special:
"Video: Grama Seva - a documentary by Gene Massey"

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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Second Day of the Dasara Yajnam from the Poorna Chandra Auditorium (9:00 a.m.), and Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha from the Sai Kulwant Hall (4:45 p.m.) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Cleanse the heart with the water of love and the detergents of prayer and contrition, so that the stains of desire will be removed. Then God will pour His Grace into it. If you yearn for God, you should give up attachment to the external world and to the body (Loka bhranthi and Deha bhranthi). There is no use trying to put one foot in one boat and another in a different boat. You may have been a spiritual aspirant for 20 or 25 years, but if you worry more about physical needs and comforts than meditation and spiritual progress, then the years of practice is of no value, as there has been no progress. The waving of the camphor flame (aarti) at the end of the prayer or bhajan session is to remind you that your sensual cravings must be burnt away without leaving any trace behind. You must offer yourself completely to God, to be merged in His Glory.

- Divine Discourse, Sep 8, 1966.

The spiritual path is the path of detachment, of sense control, and of
rigorous mind training. - Baba