Devotion and Self-realization

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Sadguru is the substance of all scriptures and He is the wisdom that pervades

eternity. The purpose of the seeker is to seek the depths of such an entity in

order to quench the thirst; the blessing only mankind is bestowed with in

nature. Known as sadhana, such a pursuit is the subject of discussions,

arguments, speculations and postulations suited to the human convenience. True,

religions and sects all talk about the same, yet we have many religions and

sects. Let us not however forget that Baba refutes any argument in the name of

God and he said without mincing words, "All are same", and "God is One".

Baba's statement through Anantrao Patankar's episode in Sai Satcharitha that

devotion is the most important qualification required to realize the supreme

has most profound impression on His followers, then and now. Bhakthimaarg or

the path of devotion is sure to lead one to God that exists in the self and

elsewhere. Baba had stressed repeatedly the importance of realizing the self;

the story of merchant seeking Brahma Gyan (the knowledge of the Supreme that

exists within and out) in Sri Sai Satcharita is an excellent example.

How does devotion lead to the pursuit of the knowledge of the self? Even before

we ask that question, one may wonder whether something known as "self

realization" really exists. The surprising answer to the question is Yes!

Mankind completely dwells in the realization of grosser perceptions; the

abilities that define the self to its fullest beauty, " I realize, therefore, I

am! However, the term self-realization in its spiritual context is completely

subtle and difficult to comprehend.

Baba said that His coffers are open and those who seek shall be given. In this

context, the subtleties of realizing the self assumes enormous importance if

one were to pay attention. Let us all on this beautiful Thursday spend a moment

on seeking Sadguru's treasures that lead us to our own subtle nature, the

material that is all pervading.

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Arun Reddy Nukala

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