Swami teaches... Principle of Divinity

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Swami teaches... (19 December 2004)

 

Principle of Divinity

 

In this world every object has got five aspects, namely, sath, chith,

ananda, rupa, and nama (being, awareness, bliss, form, and name). Being,

awareness, and bliss are the three permanent attributes of every jiva

(individual). Sath-chith-ananda and sathyam-jnanam-anantham (truth, knowledge,

and infinitude) are different words, but they have the same meaning. Name and

form are transitory.

 

The cosmic power lies in the navel of God. Hence, He is known as

Hiranyagarbha. Since He is full of divine effulgence and radiance, He is said

to be the very personification of beauty and splendour (soundaryavanthudu and

tejomayudu). The life of a human being is the noblest because he is endowed

with the principle of Hiranyagarbha. In order to understand the principle of

divinity, you have to understand the inner meaning and significance associated

with each name of God.

God is one, He has many names, and each of them has a profound inner

meaning. Different religions have come into existence, but all of them lead to

the same divinity. Therefore, if everyone enquires into his true nature, he can

experience truth.

 

Today man is in search of God and is enquiring into the nature of divinity.

When God is within, where is the need to search for Him? Truth is His very

swarupa and swabhava (form and innate nature). Sathyannasti paro dharma (there

is no dharma greater than adherence to truth). But today, man considers untruth

to be truth in order to satisfy his desires. Firstly, man should endeavour to

understand his true nature which is sathyam, jnanam, and anantham (truth,

knowledge, and infinitude). God has gifted man with the Vedas, Sastras,

Puranas, and Itihasas to open his eyes to the truth that he is essentially

divine. In this world every man is endowed with truth, righteousness, and love.

He is the embodiment of sath, chith, and ananda. These attributes are verily

divine. Sath is that which is changeless and eternal. Chith is Chaitanya

(awareness). Atma is another term for God. Brahma is its synonym.

 

Our ancient sages undertook deep investigations and enquiry in order to

understand Divinity. Ultimately, they declared to the world, Vedahametham

purusham mahantham adityavarnam thamasah parasthath (I have visualised the

supreme Being who shines with the effulgence of billion suns and who is beyond

thamas - the darkness of ignorance). They exhorted man to make efforts to have

the vision of Divinity.

 

The one who loves God is the messenger of God; the one whom God loves is the

son of God; the one who understands the principle of unity becomes one with God.

This is the inner meaning of the statements given in the Bible.

 

Greatness does not lie in acquiring wealth. You need not be a great man, but

you should aspire to become a good man. Your heart should be transformed into

Hiranyagarbha. It is only when you cultivate good feelings, can you become a

good person. In fact, goodness is greater than greatness.

God is not moved simply by sweet words. You must translate those sweet words

into action. You must become heroes in practical life. Jesus Christ and Mohammad

were highly noble. How could they acquire such greatness and goodness? It was

only by their good deeds. (Compilation from: Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's

Divine Discourse "Love and morality --the need of the hour" 25 December 2002,

Prasanthi Nilayam).

 

Namaste - Reet