Prashanti News Updates: March 2014

Monday, March 31, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - April 01, 2014

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How much should you give to deserve God’s Grace? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us through two examples today.

Audio Special:
"Gratitude program by the outgoing UG batch of the Prasanthi Nilayam campus, SSSIHL - 18 Mar 2014"

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"The Eight Flowers that Please God - Dr. Narendranath Reddy"

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In this world, to receive one thing, you need to give up another. When you want a simple handkerchief, you need to pay rupees ten, only then will the shopkeeper sell it to you. God is a very kind merchant. If you offer even a small amount of devotion, the Merciful Lord will, in return, shower infinite amount of Grace on you. The poor devotee, Kuchela offered a handful of beaten rice to Lord Krishna and received His blessings in abundance. Queen Draupadi, during a distressful moment, prayed with a pure heart. Because of the little sacrifice she made earlier, Lord Krishna rushed to respond to her call and showered His infinite Grace to protect her. The fruits of action are inevitable and no one can escape them. However you can nullify or modify the consequences to a certain extent, if you become worthy and deserve His Grace.

- 'My Dear Students', Vol 3, Ch 3, June 30, 1996.

The touchstone for virtue in a person is their keenness to give up, to sacrifice
and develop detachment. - Baba

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 31, 2014

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We often tend to blame time for our misfortunes. Is this right? Bhagawan explains and gives us a valuable Ugadi (Telugu New Year Day) message.

Audio Special:
"Conversation with Mr. Brijesh Bamalwa on seva in West Bengal
- Part 1"

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"Celebrate Ugadi by Sacrificing Selfishness and Embracing Selflessness"

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On a stage, there are a number of lights. One is turned towards an actor in the role of a king. Another is focussed on a beggar. Yet another light is on a man reading the Ramayana. The fourth one lights up a fighting scene. Here, although the lights illumine a variety of scenes, they remain unaffected by the behaviour of the actors; they simply bear witness to the actions but no blame attaches to them for what the actors do. The characters alone are affected by what they do. Similarly Time is a witness to what everyone is doing. This Time is available equally to all. Your primary duty is to make right use of this Time. For this purpose, there is no need for you to wait for the beginning of a new year. Every moment is a manifestation of Time. The second is the basis for the year. Hence every second should be filled with purposeful action.

- Divine Discourse 27 March 1990.

The entire cosmos is bound by Time. It is permeated by Time. It is a product of Time and is destroyed by Time. Time is one of the forms of God. - Baba

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 30, 2014

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What is the difference between a great person and a Divine Person? What lesson should we learn from their lives? Bhagawan explains with Lord Rama as example.

Audio Special:
"Fleeting Moments Lasting Memories
- Mr. KVSK Ganesh - Part 4"

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H2H Special:
"Can a New Year Bring True Happiness? - By Prof. Venkataraman"

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The difference between Rama and Ravana can be understood in three key aspects. Rama embodied the following characteristics: He rejoiced in the wellbeing of the whole Universe (Sarva Loka Hithe Ratah). He was the embodiment of wisdom (Sarva Jnana Sampannah). He was filled with all the virtues (Sarve Samuditha Gunaihi). You must learn and practice this important lesson for the welfare of this world. Lord Rama promoted the well-being of all by adhering to Truth and setting an example of righteous conduct. From His life, we must also understand the supreme importance of upholding Truth in our daily life. All of you tend to speak a great deal. We must keep up the promises we make and live up to what we say or preach. Introspect within yourselves as to how truthful is ur speech. Without truth, speech has no value.

- ‘My Dear Students’, Vol 2, Ch 8, Jun 15, 1989.

Holding fast to Truth, you must make Righteousness, Peace, Love and Non-violence, the guide posts for your life. - Baba

Friday, March 28, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 29, 2014

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Why does God test the love of His devotees? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today with a memorable example.

Audio Special:
"Shravanam Mananam Nididhyasanam - clips from Discourse Delivered on 27 May 1990"

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"Prasanthi Diary:
March-April 2000"

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One Sankaranti day, Rukmini, Sathyabhama, Jambavati, Gopikas, and Draupadi among others were with Lord Krishna, joyously munching sugarcane. Krishna, in order to test them, pretended as if His finger was cut. God always tests His devotees. Test is nothing but a taste of God. If the devotee is successful in the test, he/she receives God’s bounteous Grace. God does not conduct tests as a sign of hatred or enmity; He always does it out of intense love and compassion. As soon as Krishna’s finger was cut, it started bleeding. Sathyabhama asked a servant to quickly get a piece of cloth. Rukmini ran herself. Draupadi saw this and immediately tore a piece of her own sari and tied it to Lord Krishna’s thumb to stop the bleeding. Witnessing this, Rukmini and Sathyabama were ashamed that their love and actions did not match Draupadi’s love. Later Lor d Krishna showered infinite grace when Draupadi needed it the most.

- ‘My Dear Students’, Vol 3, Ch 3, Jun 30, 1996.

Compassion is the hallmark of devotion. - Baba

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 28, 2014

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How can we draw upon God’s Grace in difficult times? How should we relate to such adverse circumstances in our lives? Bhagawan counsels us today.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Sai alumnus Mr. Satyajit Salian at a Sai Centre in Boston
- 16 Feb 2014 - Part 2"

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"Photo Gallery: The Thrill of Undiluted Devotion... Happiness Unbounded!"

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When in a helpless state people cry to God lamenting “Oh God, why do you put me to such suffering, anxiety and worry, and test me like this?” God does not give us any pleasure or pain. Whatever you go through is your own making. God is just the postman; He hands over all the covers that are addressed to you. He will deliver anything – card, money order or the covers that are meant for you. Whatever results or effects the contents have on you have nothing to do with the postman. In the same manner, all that you experience is the result of your own actions. They are not given by God. There is something fundamental about pleasure and pain. It is we who have deserved that experience based on our actions done either in this life or in the previous one. In difficult times, pray to God selflessly with a sacred and pure heart for His ‘Special Grac e’ to protect and help you.

- ‘My Dear Students’, Vol 3, Ch 3, Jun 30, 1996.

The grace of God is better than insurance! It will help you in your time of need without any limit. - Baba

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 27, 2014

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Why should we firmly believe in the Divine Power that is fully manifest within ourselves and every being in this Universe? Bhagawan lucidly explains this to us today.

Audio Special:
"Talk by Sai alumnus Mr. Satyajit Salian at a Sai Centre in Boston
- 16 Feb 2014 - Part 1"

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H2H Special:
"Transformation through Innovation - The Sai Mantra for Rural Healthcare"

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There is immeasurable strength and great power within us. Today, we have many satellites which go into space. Who created them? It is our scientists. How did they achieve this? This is because of the power that is already manifest in them. They worked hard and further developed that capability in them, and then the power to achieve the goal manifested. So too, if you develop that power through hard work, you too can accomplish great things. In every being, there is complete Divine Power. How can we use that power to attain God? Assume there is a small drop of water. When under hot Sun, it evaporates within a moment. However if you pour these few drops of water into the sea, they merge and become one with the ocean. So too, with adequate effort, if you lose your individual identity to the Supreme, then you too merge in Him and become One with Him.

- ‘My Dear Students’, Vol 3, Ch 2, Mar 19, 1998.

When God is pleased with you, the whole world will be pleased with you. Therefore let all your efforts be towards pleasing God. - Baba

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 26, 2014

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What do we need to do to accomplish our dreams and goals in this life? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Gratitude program by girls of
X & XII classes of the SSSHSS
- 26 Feb 2014"

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"In Quest of Infinity – 12
- By Prof. Venkataraman"

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Human beings are the most precious objects in the Creation of the Lord. They are way more valuable than all the wealth in the world. In fact it is man who imparts value to all objects. But we fail to recognise this because people are attracted to all the visible objects of the world experienced by the senses, and are unaware of the Spirit within them. For accomplishing anything in this world, three things are essential – First, mastery over the senses; second, control over the mind; and third, maintaining perfect bodily health. When all the three requisites are present, you can most certainly achieve your aim. Put appropriate effort and attain a lot of goodness with the power you already possess! Do not lose your power by indulging in sensual pleasures without self-control. You can accomplish anything with these three things.

- ‘My Dear Students’, Vol 2, Ch 8, Jun 15, 1989.

Dedication ensures success, purifies inner vision, and gives lasting joy. - Baba