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Friday, February 07, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 08, 2014

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Why should we offer our food to the Lord before partaking it? Bhagawan lovingly reinforces it to us today.

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All food emanated from God. As it has come from the Divine (Brahman), it should be offered to God and only then be taken. Then it becomes Satwik food. There are many impurities associated with the grains and vegetables you purchase. These impurities enter inside you. To remove the various types of defects associated with food, offer it to the Lord and then partake of it as Prasadam. When the food is offered to God (Naivedyam), there will no longer be any defects in it. Meera was a great devotee of Lord Krishna. She always offered everything to the Lord before partaking it. When the Maharana asked his associates to give her very strongly poisoned milk, Meera was unaware of it. As is her habit, she offered the milk to Lord Krishna and took it, and remained unharmed. Thus any type of food, once offered to the Lord will turn nectarous, even if it is poisonous.

- Divine Discourse, 'My Dear Students', Vol 2, Ch 2.

The food that you eat must be pure, free from the subtle evils radiated by the persons who purchased the materials, who cook the dishes and who serve them. - Baba

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Thursday, February 06, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 07, 2014

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What is the difference between being worldly and being devoted to God? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today through the example of the Pandavas and Kauravas.

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In the Mahabharata, the Kauravas believed in ‘I first, World next and God last’. The Pandavas believed in ‘God first, World next and I last’. The Kauravas took shelter under wealth and prosperity and did not protect themselves properly. The ego of ‘I’ was minimum in the Pandavas and hence they reached an elevated state and took shelter in the Lord. The Pandavas firmly stood for the five qualities of Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love and Nonviolence. Hence Lord Krishna Himself became the charioteer of Arjuna. Even during the present times, the Pandavas are held high as exalted examples. We also must conduct ourselves just like the Pandavas. We have many qualities like bad thoughts, bad acts and bad attachment. The battlefield of Kurukshetra occurs even today in our hearts – it is the battle between the good and the bad. To emerge as victorious like the Pandavas and attain Him, you must work hard and give up your selfishness.

- Divine Discourse, 'My Dear Students', Vol 2, Ch 1.

Have no desires to place before God, for, whatever He does with you, however He treats you, is the gift He likes best to give you! - Baba

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 06, 2014

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What is the real meaning of ‘health’? What is the role of spiritual practices in our health and well-being? Bhagawan explains to us today.

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The word ‘Health’ is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘Helig’ meaning holistic or wholeness of the spirit. You are made up of sense organs, mind, intellect, consciousness and the indwelling spirit. ‘Wholeness’ includes all these elements. Your mind should be in a state of fullness; there should be no room for confusion or depression. To achieve such a state of mind, it is necessary to connect with the Divine and understand the situation. For instance, students should not get depressed if they did not score as well as they expected or perhaps failed in an examination. Instead, they should examine the reasons for the result – whether they studied well or understood the subject correctly. If the conclusion is inadequate preparation, then the resolve should be to do better in the next opportunity. You must develop you r moral and mental strength by practicing Sadhana for disciplining the mind and achieve holistic wellbeing.

- Divine Discourse, 'My Dear Students', Vol 2, Ch 1, Dec 29, 1985..

Devotion and morality are as important for physical health as they are for mental health. They free your mind from agitation; and feed it with joy and contentment. - Baba

Tuesday, February 04, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 05, 2014

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How can we overcome ego when it raises its hood within us? Bhagawan gives us a simple yet profound explanation today.

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All of you have seen a map of the world, is it not? How little is India in this map? Compared to India, Andhra Pradesh is small. The district of Anantapur is still tinier. In this district, Puttaparthi is virtually a microscopic dot on the map. Now you as a person residing in Puttaparthi are practically so insignificant. Then how can you suffer from ego? Remember, God is all around you. There is no meaning at all in being egoistic. You may feel proud that you are educated; there are more educated people than you. You may think you are beautiful; there are any number more beautiful than you. Maybe you are good at singing; there are several who can sing better than you. Why are you then so proud of yourself? This is mere ignorance. Do not give place to ego. Become egoless, give up pomp and show. Be selfless and lead a life that befits an educated person. Always, He lp Ever, Hurt Never.

- Divine Discourse, 'My Dear Students', Vol 2, Ch 1.

Love is the key to open the doors locked by egoism and greed. - Baba

Monday, February 03, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 04, 2014

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What quantity of food is to be consumed for us to develop Satwik qualities? Bhagawan gives us guidance to nourish this temple of God, our body.

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You must be able to get up with the same ease with which you sat to have your food. If you sit down feeling light and feel heavy and difficult to get up after eating, you have taken more than you need and it will develop Tamasik qualities. The space in your stomach is divided into four parts. Youngsters should fill three parts of their stomach with food and remaining one part with water. For adults, two parts of stomach with food, one part for water and one part for air is advisable. If you fill all four parts with food with no place even for water, you are violating the rules for digestion! After having your lunch, rest for just ten minutes. That will help blood to circulate freely from your head to your toe. At night, after dinner, you must go for a walk. This is a sound routine for good health and to develop Satwik nature.

- Divine Discourse, 'My Dear Students', Vol 2, Ch 2.

For sacred thoughts and sacred deeds, sacred food is essential. - Baba

Sunday, February 02, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 03, 2014

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When multiplicity is most apparent, how can be believe that all are one and more so Divine? Bhagawan explains through simple examples.

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Truth is that, which does not change with time. A policeman wears his uniform and performs his duty. When you see him, you think that is the truth. After his duty, he goes home and changes to a night-dress. Now too he is a policeman! Though the clothes he wore has changed, his body does not change. Similarly, ‘Dehi’ your indweller, does not undergo any change. Your body is associated with Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik qualities. Remove them and you will see the divine ‘Brahman’. In a cold hill station, you wear vest, shirt and then a protective coat on top of it. If you want to see your heart (chest), you must remove your coat, shirt and vest; only then you can see your heart. Similarly, the body of a human being is covered with many qualities. When you go beyond these, you will be able to see the Divine in your heart.

- Divine Discourse, “My Dear Students”, Vol 2, Ch 1.

There is no nobler quality in the world than love. It is wisdom. It is righteousness. It is wealth. It is Truth. - Baba

Saturday, February 01, 2014

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - February 02, 2014

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Students have different ways of preparing for exams, but what according to Baba is the best way and time to study? Bhagawan lovingly guides today.

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Many take tea and coffee in excessive quantities; this kill the body’s capacity to sleep. Drivers who drive vehicles during nights take excessive tea and students who are preparing for exams also do the same. Do not avoid sleep, this is a great mistake. A person can live without food, but not without sleep. Many students have the habit of studying through the night and sleeping during the day. Most living beings, including birds and beasts, sleep during the night. A person, who reads in the night as a habit, is cultivating Rajasic and Tamasic qualities. Change this habit slowly. If you read throughout the night and sleep through the day, your retention of what you studied will not be very strong. If you must put in hard work, get up early, say 3 or 4 a.m. and study. After early morning study, do not go and sleep again. This is the Sath wik way of life.

- Divine Discourse, “My Dear Students”, Vol 2, Ch 2.

Moderate food, moderate sleep, love and fortitude - these will help in the upkeep of the health of both body and mind. - Baba