Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

All should realize that the divine is the basis of everything in the universe. Having evolved from the animal, one should aim at realizing the divine. Unfortunately, people today are descending to animality. As a result, peace and order are vanishing from every sphere of life. What is the use of all the progress in science, if people have no control over their senses and are not aware of the all-pervading cosmic consciousness (Chaithanya)? Everyone should recognize the indwelling divinity in their heart.

All should remain united. Where there is unity, there shall be purity. Where there is purity, there is divinity. You all must lead your lives keeping in view these three aspects of unity, purity and divinity. You should not remain unconcerned with others’ difficulties and suffering. Treat their suffering as your own.

Whatever is done from sunrise to sunset must be consecrated as worship of God. Just as care is taken to pluck only fresh flowers and to keep them clean and unfaded, so too, ceaseless effort should be made to perform deeds that are pure and unsullied.

God is everywhere; only win the vision to see divine principle in all. To attain God, feats of hard spiritual practice (sadhana) are superfluous. Love is enough; avoid hating, envying, or even disliking anyone. Put love into practice, through selfless service (seva).

People have become puppets in the hands of selfishness. Whatever object one seeks, whomever one loves, it is out of selfishness and not for its own sake. No step is taken without regard for self-interest. This intense selfishness has resulted in the total decay of human values. This monster of selfishness has pervaded every field of human activity: the physical, the social, the economic, political, and moral fields. Hence, the primary endeavor of man today should be to shed selfishness, develop spirituality, and realize one’s divinity.

Contentment is the most precious wealth; greed brings misery. Contentment alone can lead man to the goal of life that is, the attainment of divinity.

Pray for God's love and bliss. Seek to realize your divinity. Then you will experience the divine in the entire cosmos. You will experience the bliss that fills the universe.

Human being is enclosed in five sheaths­ - physical, vital air, mental, intellectual, and bliss. This bliss is the core. So, one need only explore within oneself for infinite bliss. Bliss must be sought not through accumulation of worldly objects but through sacrifice and promotion of the welfare of others.

People do not understand the true meaning of love. Their love is tainted with physical and worldly feelings. When you understand the principle of love and develop love-to-love relationship, all will become one. The Veda says that all heads, all eyes, all feet are God’s. Once you understand the principle of oneness that is present in all, you can live in tune with the true spirit of brotherhood.

Rama’s name signifies the harmony in thought, word, and deed. Rama demonstrated this harmony by His thoughts, words, and deeds. The Rama principle embodies numerous powers and potencies. The Ramayana is not a sacred text to be used only for ritualistic reading (parayanam). The Rama principle is all-pervading like the cosmic spirit.

God is not far from you, or away in some distant place. He is within you, in your own inner altar. People suffer, because they are unable to discover God within and draw peace and joy from that discovery.

Restrain your desires. Experience the bliss of the divine at all times. That is true humanness, which manifests itself when you think of God. Happiness is union with God. How much bliss can you experience if you see God in yourself and in everybody! Let all differences cease. Recognizing the divinity that is present in all, you should foster the principle of love and develop compassion in the heart.

You know that first you have to plough the land, feed it with water; then sow the seed, pluck out the weeds, guard the crop by a fence from cattle and goats and wait patiently for harvest time. So also, the heart has to be ploughed by means of virtues fed with the water of divine love, before the seeds of divine name are sown; later, the field has to be watched and weeds have to be destroyed it is best to prevent the cattle of unsteadiness and doubt, by putting up the fence of discipline; then, the name of the Lord will lead you to meditation and the rich harvest of knowledge can be reaped.

If your foot slips, you earn 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 sweeter you talk, the better for you and the world.