Guest guest Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 108 Quotations on Faith in GodFrom Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Divine Discourses – 8 – Firm faith is essential for realising the Self. Faith is the basis of self-confidence, without which nothing can be achieved. The word Manava (man) itself means one who has faith. When he acts up to his faith, he experiences peace and contentment. Love is the means through which faith is strengthened. People offer prayers to God. Prayers should not mean petitioning to God for favours. The object of prayer should be to establish God firmly in one's heart. Aim at linking yourself to God and not at seeking favours. Aspire for earning the love of God. That is real penance. That is why it is said: Looking ahead is Tapas (penance) ; looking backward is Tamas (ignorance). Tapas does not mean giving up hearth and home and retiring to a forest. It means giving up all bad qualities and striving to live ceaselessly for God' s grace. – Sri Sathya Sai Baba Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Divine Discourse on 06.03.1989Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume XXII, Chapter 5: From Love: To Love,Section: The mind and DivinityOnline: http://sathyasai.org/search/volume22/sss22-05.pdf Movies - Buy advance tickets for 'Shrek 2' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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