Sai Baba Gita - Character - Not Belief is what is important

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Sai Baba GitaDecember 30, 2003

Character - Not Belief is what is important

Indian philosophy has been classified according to those who believe in God and

those who do not believe in God. But to the divinity, what counts are the

qualities of men's character rather than their beliefs. Prahlada, who was the

son of a demon king, was one of the greatest devotees of the Lord. He was put

to great trouble by his father and his teachers who tried to impress on him

their demonic traits. Although he was born a demon, Prahlada always displayed a

noble and sterling character. And despite all the difficulties he was put to,

Prahlada was able to continuously enjoy the bliss of his own immortal self, and

know the presence of the Lord in his heart. Prahlada means the one who is

continuously happy. So, if you go on thinking of the Lord continuously, these

feelings of joy will shine forth with an effulgent splendor, and you will

become one with God.

Right at the outset of your spiritual journey you have to make determined

efforts to control your desires and anger, your attachments and hatred. This

will permit the divine principle to shine forth from within you. Controlling

desire and anger is a most important spiritual practice. It is the primary task

of every devotee. If you succeed in controlling desire and anger, attachments

and hatred, you will be able to justify your life and reach your goal. But if

you allow them to remain within you, then whatever spiritual exercises you

undertake will be wasted and your life too will become an utter waste.

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