Prashanti News Updates: 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 1, 2013

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What is the best way to bid farewell to the past year and welcome this New Year? Bhagawan explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Musings by Prof. G. Venkataraman - Divine Discourse Walkthrough"

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H2H Special:
"Yield Place to New, Sacred and Sublime Thoughts"

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We at Radio Sai Wish all Our Readers and Listeners a New Year Filled with True Happiness and Fulfillment

Watch the Live Video Webcast of the New Year's Day Celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam at around 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Today we bid farewell to the year gone by and welcome the new year. We pray that the new spring should confer on all beings longevity, health and goodness. Pleasant experiences and unpleasant memories of the previous year that linger in the mind, contain many good lessons. When one reviews the past year within oneself, one can realise how much time was spent selfishly and how much in service. It is not good to keep quiet when there are people around in the society facing hardships. If need be, you should give up japa and sadhana (Spiritual practices), and uplift such people through service and sacrifice. You should feel that Jana Seva is Janaardhana Seva (service to people is service to God).Those who seek the joy of liberation should burn selfishness in the fire of jnana (spiritual wisdom).

- Divine Discourse, Mar 28, 1979.

Make good use of time by recognising what is permanent and true in human life. - Baba

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 31, 2012

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Why should we never forget God as our goal in life? Bhagawan reminds us today.		Audio Special: "Talk by Mr.J.Jayaraman from the Sri Ramanashramam, 23 Apr 2012" Click Here to Listen Now		H2H Special: "Photo Gallery: Alluring Lord Attired in Enthralling Hues" Click Here to View Now
Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Programme by Alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Primary School at around 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

A mother fetching water from the well, will have a pot on her head, another on her hip and a third in her hand, and will be hurrying her way home, as she is always conscious of the infant in the cradle. If she forgets the infant, her gait slows down and she wanders around, chatting with all her friends. Similarly, if God, the Goal, is not cherished in the memory, one has to wander through many births and arrive home late. Hence keep the memory of the Lord and His glory, always with you. That will quicken your steps and you will arrive soon at the goal.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 18, 1964.

The God-centred person has three qualities: Purity, Perseverance and Patience. - Baba

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 30, 2012

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What should we do to feel the presence of the Lord, every single day? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Musings by Prof. G. Venkataraman - the Miracle of Pure Love - Part 2"

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H2H Special:
"Compassion – Indefinable and Infinite - B.N.Narasimha Murthy"

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Click Here to Download and Listen to the Various Segments of Radio Sai's Latest Thursday Live (27 December 2012)

Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Programme by Sai Youth from Zone 6 & 7 countries of Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation at around 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

The lotus in your heart pines for the Sun, the splendour of the Loving Lord. To attain Him requires effort. Withdrawal of all attachment towards the world and cultivation of Divine Love alone can win it. God is the nearest and dearest entity, but ignorance hides Him away from the eye. The stars appear as dots of light, for they are at great distances from us. Just as the stars, God appears insignificant or ineffective to many, because they are keeping themselves too far away from Him. If some believe that God is not present or visible, it only means that they are at a too great a distance to be aware of Him. The love that God bears for each and every one is unequalled.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 17, 1966.

God is neither distant nor distinct from you. - Baba

Friday, December 28, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 29, 2012

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Why is practice more important than scholarship and learning in spirituality? Bhagawan gives us a memorable example and explains.		Audio Special: "Service in the Name of Sai - Alert: We Care" Click Here to Listen Now		H2H Special: "Video: Christmas Celebrations December 2001" Click Here to Watch Now
Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Programme by Devotees from the Indian State of Rajasthan at around 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Practice is the real thing that matters in spirituality. Scholarship is a burden, many times a handicap even. So long as God is believed to be far away, in temples and holy places, one will feel religion a burden and a hurdle. But instal Him in your heart and you feel light, burdenless and even strong. It is like the food basket – when carried on a shoulder, it feels heavy. You are too weak, even to carry it. But sit near a stream and eat your food from the basket – though the food weight has not decreased, you feel stronger and joyful. That is the consequence of taking the food in. Do likewise, with the idea of God. Do not carry it on the shoulder, take it ‘in’! The scriptures teach, “God is verily the Life-breath, of every soul.” So practise to live in His Glory, in His Memory, in His contemplation, every single moment of your life.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 18, 1964.

True devotion really means installing the Divine in the heart and enjoying the bliss of that experience. - Baba

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 28, 2012

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How can we emerge victorious in the battle of life amidst all the disappointments and challenges? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.		Audio Special: "Musings by Prof. G. Venkataraman - Miracle of Pure Love - Part 1" Click Here to Listen Now		H2H Special: "Video: Conversation with Mr. Ted Henry, Dec 2012 - Part 1" Click Here to Watch Now
Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Programme by Devotees from the Indian State of Sikkim at around 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

The body is a house, given to you for rent. The owner is God. Live there, so long as He wills, thanking Him for it, and paying Him the rent of Faith and Devotion. A strong will is the best tonic you can intake; the will becomes strong when you know that you are a child of immortality or a person who has earned the Grace of the Lord. In the epic Mahabharatha, the Pandavas are wonderful shining examples of faith and devotion. They won the Grace of the Lord and successfully defeated every single one of the wily strategy of their foes. The reinforcement of Grace from the Lord is the most reliable means of support. When you win the Grace of Lord, dishonour, defeat and despair fade away like fog evaporates before the Sun. Even disease cannot touch you. Hence, I advise you to face life by strengthening your spiritual urges and invoking the Grace of the Lord.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 15, 1966.

Consider all your acts as worship. Duty is God, Work is Worship. Whatever happens, accept it gladly as His handiwork, a sign of His compassion. - Baba

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 27, 2012

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In our journey to God, what are the pitfalls to watch for and stay away from? Bhagawan cautions us today and gives us practical tips so we may not falter.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Prof.G.Venkataraman introducing his book during the Aradhana Mahotsavam, 24 Apr 2012"

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H2H Special:
"Baba makes me live the life of a priest in full awareness - Conversation with Fr. Charles"

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Today's Thursday Live (27 Dec 2012) - Programme Schedule

Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Programme by Devotees from Odisha at around
4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

There are learned scholars who spend a good deal of time in arguing that this form of God is superior to the other. This delusion has caused great harm. The truth is that each reveals a certain phase of Divinity. The comparison itself diminishes the integrity of any scholar! Anyone who has reverence for God, would not attempt at intellectually estimating the power of the Lord, they would, in fact, earnestly try to get an intuitive experience of the Divine! Harmony is the test of any religious outlook; if it breeds hate or faction or pride, the outlook is definitely evil. Keep away from these, if you are interested in your spiritual practice.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 3, 1964.

Spiritual Practice (Sadhana) is constantly cultivating good thoughts and undertaking good deeds. - Baba

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - December 26, 2012

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How and when should we take the Lord’s Name? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us and encourages us on this critical spiritual practice.		Audio Special: "Fleeting Moments - Lasting Memories - Ms. Sai Sudha" Click Here to Listen Now		H2H Special: "Photo Gallery: Beautiful Christmas Love in Prasanthi" Click Here to View Now
Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Drama by Children from South Africa at around 4:45 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website, www.radiosai.org

Repetition of God’s Name is the process by which the dedicatory attitude can be cultivated and grown. When confronted by a calamity, you must attach yourself to this spiritual practice, even more firmly, instead of losing faith in it and getting slack. Do not give up the medicine, when you need it the most! The pity is that when most people face the first disappointment, they lose courage and confidence, and give up their Lord! There are also others, who call out the Names of the Lord, when they are displeased with some happenings, or when they are depressed, in a tone indicative of disgust, uttering it with a sigh or a groan. This is very incorrect. The Name of the Lord must always be pronounced with joy, gratitude, exultation and remembering Him in all splendour. Call Him with Love, call Him with a heart full of sincere yearning.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 15, 1966.

The person devoted to God knows no failure. The Name of the Lord, when taken sincerely overcomes all obstacles. - Baba