Prashanti News Updates: April 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - May 01, 2013

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What is the desire we must possess? What will lead us to everlasting bliss? Bhagawan gives us valuable guidance today.

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Discard all low desires for a few acres of land, a fat account in the bank, or a few more bungalows or cars. Desire rather the joy that will never fade; a joy that is deep, steady and strong - the joy of Divine realization. One has only to know one-self in order to contact the springs of Bliss and Immortality and of kinship with all beings. Your innate Divinity is your reality; discover it, dwell in it, and desire to divulge it. Discover your holiness, your divinity, your truth. You may have doubts as to what is dharma (right conduct), which is sathya (truth), which is prema (love), and so on; but you can have no doubt about yourself, is it not? So, find out who you are and be fixed in that truth. That is enough to save you, and give you everlasting joy.

- Divine Discourse, Aug 13, 1964.

Bhajan, Sathsang and Dhyana done with the mind soaked in love will confer
Peace, Joy and Wisdom. - Baba

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Monday, April 29, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 30, 2013

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Why should we control the cravings of the tongue? Bhagawan lovingly and lucidly explains to us today.

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When the tongue craves for some delicacy, assert that you will not cater to its whims. If you persist in eating simple food that is not savoury or hot but amply healthy, the tongue may squirm for a few days, but will soon welcome it. That is the way to subdue it and overcome the evil consequences of it being your master. Since the tongue is equally insistent on scandal and lascivious talk, you have to curb that tendency also. Talk little; talk sweetly; talk only when there is pressing need; talk only to those to whom you must; do not shout or raise the voice, in anger or excitement. Such control will improve health and mental peace, better relationship with people and minimize conflicts with others. You may be initially laughed at, but there are other compensations for you. It will conserve your time and energy; and you can put your inner energy to better use.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23 1968.

If your foot slips, you earn a fracture; if your tongue slips, you fracture some one’s faith or joy. That fracture can never be set right; that wound will fester for ever. - Baba

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 29, 2013

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How long should we continue with our spiritual practices? Bhagawan gives us a clear answer today.

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Just as there is a method to pull down an old building, there is a method to be followed in pulling down the complex structure of your mind. You can definitely achieve success by systematic efforts and become a master of yourself. The ladder must be as tall as the height to which you wish to climb, is it not? So too, your spiritual practice must be carried on till Realization (Sakshathkaram) is gained. The rice in the pot must be well boiled to become soft and tasty. Until that happens, the heat must be on. So too, in the vessel of body, with the water of the senses, boil the rice (mind), until it is cooked soft. The heat is your spiritual practice (Sadhana). Keep your Sadhana on, bright and shining; the jeeva (Individual) will at last become Deva (God).

- Divine Discourse, May 17 1964.

All spiritual practices must be directed to the removal of the husk and
the revelation of the kernel. - Baba

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 28, 2013

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Why is control of senses most essential in the spiritual path? Bhagawan makes it crystal clear to us today.

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Many clamour for the experience of spiritual bliss, but, few earn it, because they find themselves too weak to reject the clamour of the senses! Practice assiduously the larger programme of controlling the senses. A little enquiry will reveal that the senses are bad masters and very inefficient sources of knowledge; the joy they bring is transitory and fraught with grief. So long as one is dominated by sense pleasure, it cannot be said that his spiritual life has begun. For, the senses rush towards the temporary and the tawdry; thus, they foul the heart. God asks from each of you no other gift, no more valuable offering than the heart He has endowed you with. Give God that heart, as pure as when He gave it to you, full of the nectar of love He filled it with. Your devotion to God is best expressed by achieving the control of the senses.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23, 1968.

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

Friday, April 26, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 25, 2013

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How can we make sure that the mind does not get lost in the multiplicity the senses perceive? Bhagawan gives us simple techniques today.

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When the One manifests as Nature composed of the five Elements, do not imagine that its value is affected thereby. When a rupee is changed into ten paise coins, its value is not decreased at all. So too, see the Nature as the Supreme One with many manifestations, not as multiplicity of sense-impressions and attractions. Wherever your eye turns, whatever your ears hear, your fingers touch, your tongue tastes, your nose smells... take all to be God-filled. Do not allow mere sound, taste, etc. to captivate your senses. Practice to see the Divine, welcome and accept only such thoughts and feelings and discard the others. Sage Tukaram was once asked how can people keep this monkey-mind controlled from running after sensuous pleasures, the Sage advised, “Let the monkey mind run, you keep the body with you, do not let it go after the mind”. He encouraged, “Tell the mind, I shall not give you the body as your servant. Then the mind will desist and it can be defeated.”

- Divine Discourse, May 17 1964.

Assign to your mind the task of serving the Lord and it will grow tame. - Baba

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 26, 2013

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How should we appreciate Nature – external and internal? Bhagawan encourages us to exercise restraint to build a beautiful tomorrow.

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All the five elements have been created by the Will of the Supreme. They have to be used with reverential care and vigilant discrimination. Reckless use of any of them will only rebound on you with tremendous harm. External nature has to be handled with caution and awe. So too, handle your inner 'nature,' your internal instruments! While the eye, the ear and the nose serve as instruments of knowledge about one particular characteristic (form, sound or smell) of Nature, the tongue makes itself available for two purposes: to judge taste and to communicate. So you must control the tongue with double care, since it can harm you physically and mentally. Without the control of the senses, spiritual practices (sadhana) are ineffective. If the senses are given full sway, it is like storing water in leaky pot. Pathanjali (the celebrated author of the Yogasuthras) said that if tongue is conquered, victory is yours.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23, 1968.

Keep your tongue under control. The manner in which your tongue is employed determines your fame or ignominy. - Baba

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 25, 2013

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Why should we surrender our heart and life Unto Him? What should our outlook be in life? Bhagawan explains to us today.

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Offer your heart and your entire life to the Lord. Then your adoration will transform and transmute you so fast and completely, that you and He will be merged into One. You will be transformed, as a rock is transformed by the sculptor into an idol, deserving the worship of generations of sincere people. In the process you will have to bear many a hammer stroke, many a chisel-wound, for He is the sculptor. He is but releasing you from petrification! Do not defile time or waste this life and body seeking paltry ends. This life is part of the long pilgrimage you entered when you were born, which may not end even when you die. Never forget this fact. Be pure, alert and humble as pilgrims are. Treasure the good things and the truths you see and hear. Use them as props and promptings for further stages of your soul’s journey.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23, 1968.

The one who realizes his identity with the Divine will not cause harm or hurt to anyone. - Baba