11/30/2005

One's misery is caused by one's own bad thoughts. By entertaining truthful thoughts, one is drawn to God. The one who remains beyond these thought processes will always remain in peace. Never forget this.

Therefore, the moment a thought originates in the mind, we should discriminate and find out whether it is good or bad. One is drawn to God by entertaining truthful thoughts, good thoughts. Thoughts of rendering service to others, of seeking the welfare of society - it is through such good and truthful thoughts that man becomes good.

This quality of godliness and devotion is present in all.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

10/07/2005

More things, more hurdles, more handicaps.

An accumulation of sofas and chairs, cots and tables, shelves and curios clutter the rooms and render movements slow and risky.

Reduce wants, live simply, that is the way to happiness.

Attachment brings sorrow in its wake. Be like the lotus on water - on it not in it. Water is necessary for the lotus to grow, but it will not let even a drop wet itself.

The world is an arena for virtue and a gymnasium for the spirit, but use it only for that purpose. Do not adore it as all-important.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

10/06/2005

Live in the constant contemplation of your kinship with others and with the Universe.

Do good to others, treat all nature kindly, speak soft and sweet words, become like a child devoid of envy, hate and greed; when your love crosses the boundaries of your family or community and expands to those beyond, you have taken the first step to cross the threshold of Maya (delusion).

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

10/05/2005

Add two spoons of water to two glasses of milk; the water is also appreciated as milk!

So too, let your tiny drops of love for things material merge with the stream of love for God and be elevated.

At present your sadhana can be described only as adding two glasses of water to two spoons of milk! Have the love of God filling and thrilling your hearts; then you cannot hate anyone, you cannot indulge in unhealthy rivalry, you will not find fault with anyone.

Life becomes sweet and smooth.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

10/04/2005

Do not be attached to comforts and luxuries. They will only disorient you away from Me.

Be simplistic in your way of living. You come empty handed, And take nothing back with you. lesser the attachments, lesser are your worries. Your mind is at peace. Your desires are under control. You have less feeling of envy of others. You have less chances to hate.

There is no reason for anger, And less motivation to worship money. Most of all, there will be a feeling of contentment. When you are content, You automatically make contact with Me.

We spend more time together, You come closer and closer to Me, and your life ends with more meaning.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

09/27/2005

You have to use all your powers to understand the principles that constitute human nature.

First, you must understand the power of desire which makes you give up all your good resolutions. Of course, there has to be some desire; without desires you cannot live even for a moment.

But you should use all your desires for good. By this, you will be setting a good example to others. This constitutes living as a true human being.

-SRI SATHYA SAIBABA

09/25/2005

Life is a pilgrimage, where people drag their feet along the rough and thorny road.

With the Name of God on your lips, you will have no thirst. With the form of God in your heart, you will feel no exhaustion. The company of holy people will inspire you to travel in hope and faith. The assurance that God is within call, that He is ever near, will give strength to your limbs and vision.

Remember that with every step you are nearing God and, God too, when you take one step towards Him, takes ten towards you.

-SRI SATHYA SAI BABA

09/24/2005

Evil can only be conquered through the weaponary of love.

You cannot destroy anger by anger, cruelty by cruelty, hatred by hatred. Anger can be subdued only by forbearance; cruelty can be overcome only by non-violence; hatred yields only to charity and compassion.

Patience, tolerance, love - these alone can bring success. Act always as if God is watching, weighing your every thought, word and deed.

-SRI SATHYA SAI BABA