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