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Wednesday, January 08, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 08, 2014

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Why is wisdom supreme? When and how can we attain it? Bhagawan reveals the method of achieving it and motivates us today.

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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

Since ancient times, emphasis has been laid on three aspects: work, worship, and wisdom. What is wisdom? All that is related to our senses - the fleeting objects of the material world and our actions, speak of our ignorance. Wisdom dawns the moment the mind is withdrawn. The thoughtless state between two consecutive thoughts is Spiritual Wisdom (Brahma Jnana). People are not able to experience this thoughtless state and are carried away by fleeting, ephemeral, and momentary things. All the knowledge that one acquires is not true knowledge. Knowledge of the Spirit (Atma) is true knowledge. True wisdom dawns when all thoughts are decimated. However all three of these - work, worship, and wisdom, begin with service. No matter what service it is, if it is done with love and divine feelings, it becomes upasana (worship).

- Divine Discourse, Mar 14, 1999.

Transform your work into worship, and worship into wisdom. - Baba

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Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 07, 2014

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Bhagawan always emphasises sense control, but there is one faculty which often receives special mention. Bhagawan reminds us of that and explains why this practice is so important.

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"Shravanam Mananam Nidhidyasanam - Episode 25 - clips from Discourse Delivered on 25 May 1990"

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"The Songster
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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

The tongue is the armour of the heart, it even guards your life. Loud talks, long talk, wild talk, talk full of anger and hate – all these affect your health. They breed anger and hatred in others; they wound, they excite, they enrage, and they estrange. Why is silence said to be golden? The silent person has no enemies, though he or she may not have friends. They have the leisure and the chance to dive within them and examine their own faults and failings. They no more have inclination to seek them in others. If your foot slips, you suffer a fracture; if your tongue slips, you fracture someone’s faith or joy. That fracture can never be set right; that wound will fester forever. Therefore use the tongue with great care. The softer you talk, the less you talk, the more sweetly you talk, the better for you and the world.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 29, 1965.

You may not always oblige, but you can always speak obligingly. - Baba

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 06, 2014

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How should we face the vicissitudes of life? Bhagawan kindly explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Love to Love - a musical selection on favourite bhajans - first aired live on - 28 Mar 2013"

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"Get Inspired: Educating
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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

The flower of forbearance (kshama) is very dear to the Lord. The Pandavas suffered a lot at the hands of the Kauravas. But it was the virtue of forbearance that protected the Pandavas and made them an ideal to the rest of the world. The other flower that we must offer to God is Shanti (peace). One should remain peaceful through all the vicissitudes of life. Only then can one attain divine grace. Peace is needed at the physical, mental and spiritual levels. Peace is not external, it is present within. You are the embodiment of peace. In the worldly life, there are bound to be many hardships, but one should not be perturbed. One should bear all sufferings with fortitude and patience. Human life is given not merely to enjoy the worldly pleasures. Life becomes meaningful only when one experiences the peace that originates from the heart.

- Divine Discourse, Aug 22, 2000.

The secret to lead a life full of peace and serenity is to fill your mind with good thoughts, such as truth, love, forbearance and compassion. - Baba

Saturday, January 04, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 05, 2014

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How can we love all, even those who we think are wicked? Bhagawan gives us a magic formula today.

Audio Special:
"Service in the Name of Sai - Conversation with Tamil Nadu Sevadal Coordinator, Mr. K. M. Rao - 1"

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"Unlocking Our Immense
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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

If you happen to see a wicked person, do not immediately think of that person as being bad. The bad actions of that person are due to the body, but within that person is the same Atma that is also in you. This unity, this Atmic Principle, is what you must focus on. Deal with this other person with the feeling that the Self in you is also present in the other. This is the way to develop love for all beings. Also do not bear ill will towards any country but be alike to all. Do not criticise the culture of other countries. Love your culture as your mother, just as people of other lands love their respective cultures. If you live like this, you will, without question, become an ideal person. You must spiritualise your attitude, tendencies, and mind.

- Divine Discourse, May 30, 2000.

Practise the attitude of offering in worship, every act as a flower at the feet of God. - Baba

Friday, January 03, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 04, 2014

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What is ceiling on desires? Why should we practice it? What is the connection between ceiling on desires and our daily living? Bhagawan explains to us today.

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H2H Special:
"Multi-faith Quiz on Servitude
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Watch the Live Video Webcast of the Proceedings of the Bal Vikas Alumni Meet at Prasanthi Nilayam, at 5 p.m. (IST) Today on our Website.

"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

The four components in the “Ceiling on Desires” programme are: Curb on excessive talk, curb on excessive desires and expenditure, control of consumption of food, and check on waste of energy. You need some essential commodities for sustenance, and you should not aspire for more. Only if air is available in sufficient quantity will it be comfortable. If it is excessive and there is a gale, you will feel uncomfortable. When you are thirsty, you can consume only a limited quantity of water needed for the sustenance of the body; you can’t drink the entire water of the River Ganga. Your eyes automatically close when they happen to see a flash of lightning because they can’t withstand such high illumination. Therefore there must be a limit to everything, including desires.

- Divine Discourse, Jan 19, 1983.

In fact, happiness results not when desires are fulfilled, but when they are controlled. - Baba

Thursday, January 02, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 03, 2014

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Bhagawan always implores us to perform good deeds, but where does all this begin? Bhagawan gives us valuable tips today.

Audio Special:
"Shravanam Mananam Nidhidyasanam - Episode 24 - clips from Discourse Delivered on 25 May 1990"

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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

Your speech should always be good. Never utter harsh words. Speak softly and sweetly. That is why I tell you often, “You cannot always oblige, but you can always speak obligingly.” Say what you have to say without harshness. Speak softly so that only the person for whom your words are intended may hear you. Such soft and sweet speech should be developed. Good vision, good listening, and good speech lead to good thoughts. “As are your thoughts, so is the result.” Right thoughts lead to right action. Without good thoughts, it is not possible to perform good actions. Good thoughts cannot be acquired by reading scriptures or by listening to the teachings of the preceptor. Through self-effort you should put your senses of sound, touch, form, taste, and smell to right use. Your self-effort alone can ensure proper spiritual practice.

- Divine Discourse, Apr 28, 1999.

When your heart is filled with good thoughts and feelings, all that comes out of the senses - your speech, your vision, your action - will all be pure. - Baba

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 02, 2014

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What is the best tip to travel happily and comfortably in this ocean of life? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.

Audio Special:
"Radio Sai Study Circle with alumni of the Sai University - 10 - Part 2"

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"Oh Lord, Take My Love - A New Year Special Offering"

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"My Joy as I Celebrate Christmas and New Year"

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Your life is a long journey. You should have fewer luggage (desires) in this long journey of life. Therefore it is said, “Less luggage, more comfort, makes travel a pleasure.” So ceiling on desires is what you have to adopt today. You have to cut short your desires day by day. You are under the mistaken notion that happiness lies in the fulfillment of desires. But in fact, happiness begins to dawn when desires are totally eradicated. When you reduce your desires, you advance towards the state of renunciation. You have many desires; what do you get out of them? You are bound to face the consequences when you claim something as yours. You will be blissful the moment you give up ego and attachment.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 14, 1999.

“I want peace”. ‘I’ is ego, ‘want’ is desire. Remove ego and desire and
you have peace. - Baba