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11th April Text & 13th April text of Divine discourse

 

UNDERSTAND THE SPIRIT OF SERVICE

 

Of Karma born, in Karma grown, in Karma does man die. So rules

Karma, all stages of human life as though it is the very deity of

human existence. Of joy and sorrow, the master is Karma.

(Telugu poem)

 

Of the denizens of creation human beings are the highest. It is said

Jantunam Nara Janma Durlabham (of all living beings, birth as human

is the rarest). It is the human creation that has caused major

changes in the world. Joy does not exist alone and is entwined with

sorrow and vice versa and the human being is the root cause for both

happiness and sorrow.

 

Embodiments of Love!

Nowadays man is unable to realise his true nature because he is

giving importance to only the physical form. He has lost his

reasoning faculty. As he calls himself a human being, it is his duty

to realise the uniqueness of humanness. A person cannot name himself

a human being merely on the basis of his birth and educational

qualifications. Actually, real humanness cannot be found in academic

degrees. Even birds and beasts can be taught certain skills to

perform wonderful feats imitating human beings. It is no credit to a

human being deriving satisfaction simply by empty rhetoric, quoting

Scriptures and relating to others. Real humanness consists in

practising ideals in one's life and setting an example to others.

Man has no authority to teach ideals to others without putting them

into practice himself first. There is immense divine power in human

beings. He is not simply a Dehadhari (one who has assumed a human

body). He is endowed with Vijnana (higher wisdom), Prajnana

(constant integrated awareness) and Sujnana (discriminatory

knowledge). He is, therefore, expected to channelise these higher

forms of knowledge in the right path. First and foremost, one has to

understand the true meaning of Jnana. Some people think that

knowledge acquired by reading numerous books is Jnana. No, this is

not correct. Real Jnana is the knowledge that emerges from one's

own

self and which is experienced and taught to others. Finally, this

would enable the person concerned to be greatly benefited and

enlightened.

 

One has to realise the importance of the term, "human

quality"

first. Human quality emerges from one's own self. It cannot be

acquired by reading textbooks or listening to others.

 

Embodiments of Love!

You have come all the way from Kerala and assembled here to acquire

Jnana and to know the real meaning of the terms Prajnana, Vijnana,

Sujnana. Mere textual knowledge without practical knowledge

becomes `allergy'. On the other hand, when bookish knowledge

is

transformed into practical knowledge, it becomes "energy". If

you

wish to know what is real knowledge. That which has been acquired by

practice is the real knowledge. That alone would entitle you to the

epithet Manavatwa (humanness).

 

Embodiments of Love!

All that we teach to others must be supported by practice.

Everything is reaction, reflection and resound of one's own inner

being. Every word we utter is the resound of the inner being.

Reflection is that which is contemplated upon, experienced and put

into practice. The third aspect, reaction is however, very

important. Reaction comes out of action. Hence our actions must

always be pure and sacred. The three

aspects "reaction", "reflection" and

"resound" occupy a place of

prominence in the life of a human being. Whatever man learns today

comes under the category of resound, meaning, they are taught by the

teacher from textbooks. This is bookish knowledge. Resound comes out

of reaction and reaction transforms itself into reflection. The

unity of all these three aspects constitute humanness. Hence, a

human being should not waste his time by empty rhetoric. Every word

he utters must be backed by deep contemplation and knowledge of its

inner meaning. It is only after that he should try to teach others.

Unfortunately, these days mere bookish knowledge is considered as

true knowledge and a lot of time is spent in acquiring it. Real

knowledge should emerge from the Mastaka (head and heart). One

should, therefore, cleanse his head and heart and remove the

impurities therein. Then only, is it possible to understand things

in the right perspective and acquire wisdom.

 

Exult not on your erudition oh man, without humble prayer and

devotion to your indwelling god, all your learning is just a load in

your head. (Telugu poem)

 

Embodiments of Love!

It may be necessary for you to adapt yourself to new techniques and

practices from time to time. At present the world is undergoing

phenomenal changes. All those changes may not be relevant to you.

Nevertheless, you are required to acquire several branches of

knowledge in the modern times to cope with the rapid changes in

science and technology taking place all over the world. However,

they do not constitute real Vidya (knowledge). Real education is

that by which one is able to realise one's own nature. Avidya

breeds

Avidya. Hence, one cannot become great by pursuing secular

education. One has to make efforts to distinguish between Vidya and

Avidya. Vidya is that by which one can develop the power of

reasoning and discrimination and realise the truth. On the other

hand, Avidya constitutes indiscriminate usage of words and vain

argumentation. One has to acquire practical knowledge as well by

which one can gain experience. This experience can be shared with

others. Such practical knowledge and experience confer strength on a

person. However, this strength is not to be construed as mere

physical strength. It is like the electrical energy latent in a

wire. Just as there is electrical energy in a live wire, similarly,

there is latent energy in the human body which manifests in

different ways. It can be harnessed for different purposes like

reading, writing, walking, talking, etc. It has, however, no form.

Nevertheless, it travels throughout the body of a human being from

head to toe. By tapping this energy, an Ajnani (ignorant person) can

become Jnani (one of wisdom).

 

Embodiments of Love!

You are all students and you continue to be so throughout your life.

It is a mistake to think that you have finished your education and

are now engaged in service activities. You are not servants working

under somebody. In fact, you are leaders. It is a mistake to confer

doership on yourselves for any service activity undertaken by you.

This should never happen. In fact, whatever service activities you

are undertaking are for your own upliftment. These service

activities must be undertaken with self-confidence, self-

satisfaction, self-sacrifice and ultimately for the purpose of self-

realisation. Thus, the spirit of service develops from the self.

Service is not any way construed to be helping others. You may think

that you are helping others by joining the Sathya Sai Seva

Organisation and undertaking service activities. This is not

correct. Also, you need not seek the help of others in these service

activities. You can depend upon your own innate strength and energy.

The power of your own self will help you in all your endeavours. In

fact, you are the beneficiary of all your service activities and not

others. Your own self will protect you in your endeavours.

 

Members of the Seva Dal!

You may think that you have come here for undertaking service. This

service is not for others. You are coming here for serving your own

self, just as you eat food for filling your own stomach. Man

undertakes every activity for his self-fulfilment.

 

There are several things which you have to learn in these two days.

We will discuss these matters later. Since this is the first day, I

spoke to you in detail so that you may understand the spirit of

service. There are several other things which you have to learn.

What is Seva Dal? Each member of the Seva Dal is like a Dal (petal)

in a beautiful flower. There are several skills to be learnt by the

members of the Seva Dal. If you plant a sapling, it will grow into a

plant in due course and yield beautiful flowers. However, the

sapling by itself is not attractive. When the plant grows and yields

flowers, the beauty of the flowers and fragrance therein will

provide joy to one and all. There are several petals in a flower.

The flower appears beautiful as long as there are petals in it. Once

the petals fade and fall down, the flower ceases to exist. Hence,

you should be like the petals of a beautiful flower. Let everyone

experience the beauty and enjoy the fragrance of the flower in which

you are like the petals. There are several things still to be told

to you which Mukundan will tell you. Later on, I will provide any

clarifications you may require.

 

 

13th April 16, 2005LOVE IS GOD, GOD IS LOVE, LIVE IN LOVE

 

God is love and love is God. When you hold on to this principle of

love and develop love to love relationship, you will attain the

state of non-dualism. (Telugu poem)

 

Embodiments of Love!

You have come here with a lot of expectation to take part in the

conference. Though your stay at Prasanthi Nilayam is short, your

experiences are profound and you have described them at length in

your speeches. However, you deserve much more.

 

The day on which all the devotees gather and sing the glory of God

melodiously; the day on which the sufferings of the poor are

lovingly removed and all people live like brothers and sisters; the

day on which groups of Dasas (servants of God) who constantly

contemplate on God are served a sumptuous feast; the day on which

noble souls visit us and narrate the stories of God lovingly; enjoy

that day as the real day. All other days are mere death

anniversaries. Do I need to say more, oh noble souls! (Telugu poem)

 

Embodiments of Love!

In this conference, you have dealt at length on various aspects such

as the duties and responsibilities of youth and how they should

mould their character. Let all your activities be suffused with

love. Modern youth fail to understand the true meaning of love. Love

cannot exist if there is a feeling of duality. Ekatma Prema (non-

dual love) is true love. Give and take relationship does not reflect

the true spirit of love. One should keep giving and giving, without

expecting anything in return. That is true love. To retreat in times

of difficulty is the sign of selfish love. Yathartha Prema (true

love) will reign supreme only when you give up Swartha (selfishness)

and strive for Parartha (welfare of others). You should know the

difference between Padartha (matter) and Yathartha (reality).

Reality transcends matter. Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma (verily all this

is Brahman). Consider everything as divine and treat the dualities

of life such as pain and pleasure, loss and gain with equanimity.

Sukhadukhe Samekruthwa Labhalabhau Jayajayau (one should remain

unaffected by happiness and sorrow, gain and loss, victory and

defeat). Never be carried away by the vagaries of the mind. When you

follow the mind, you see only matter, but not the reality. Mind is

related to matter. You should not have anything to do with matter.

When you associate yourself with the mind, you can never visualise

unity. You cannot develop true love and devotion unless you give up

duality.

 

Embodiments of Love!

Understand that the same principle of love exists in you and others.

A true devotee is one who understands the principle of unity and

acts accordingly. Non-dualism is true devotion. Share your love with

others without any expectation. Love everybody only for the sake of

love. When you extend your love to others', you can attain the

state

of non-dualism. The love that you experience at physical and worldly

plane day in and day out is not true love at all! True love is that

which is focused on one form, one path and one goal. It is a great

mistake to divide love and divert it in different directions. Love

is God. God is love. Live in love. Only then can you realise the

principle of oneness and attain fulfilment in life. Prema Muditha

Manase Kaho Rama Rama Ram… (Sing the sweet name of Rama with your

heart filled with love). You may choose any name you like, but you

should call Him with all love. Love is most sacred, sweet and non-

dual. It is a great mistake to divide such love and associate it

with multiplicity. Your love should remain steady in pleasure and

pain. Love and devotion do not give any scope for differences. All

differences are the making of your mind. Develop the feeling of

oneness that you and I are one. Never think that you and I are

different. That is the sign of true devotion.

 

The letter `I' stands for oneness. `You' (individual

identity) will

not exist when you develop purity and experience oneness with

divinity. Hence, give up dualistic feeling. The principle of oneness

has to be experienced through love. It cannot be explained in words.

But you have not understood the true meaning of love. You are

interpreting it in the physical and worldly sense. Consequently,

your love is never steady. It keeps changing every now and then.

Love should not be tainted with body attachment. Body is made up of

matter. All that is related to matter will never give you peace and

happiness. Hence, transcend the matter and see the reality. Develop

Ekatma Bhava (feeling of oneness). All are one, be alike to

everyone. It is a big mistake to attribute worldly feelings to love.

There is no scope for dualism in love.

 

Embodiments of Love!

Your names and forms are different but the principle of love is the

same in all of you. That is why I address you as the "embodiments

of

love". Love is always one, it should not be divided. Consider God

as

one and love Him wholeheartedly. Such one-pointed love towards God

can be termed as true devotion. Devotees like Jayadeva, Gauranga and

Eknath developed such divine love and sanctified their lives.

Likewise, Mira and Sakhubai had unwavering love and devotion towards

God. They did not worship various names and forms. They followed one

path. They installed one name and one form in their heart and

contemplated on their chosen deity incessantly. Those who are dual-

minded and change their path every now and then are bound to ruin

their lives. Hence, never be dual-minded. Experience divinity with

Ekatma Bhava. You may choose any name you like Rama, Krishna,

Easwara, etc., and contemplate on the form. You will certainly reach

the goal of life. Lead your life with your mind always focused on

the goal.

 

Once Radha could not find Krishna anywhere. As she was deeply

attached to Krishna's physical form, she went in search of Him

everywhere. She always yearned and pined for His physical proximity.

The name and the form are one and the same. However, people are

unable to enquire deeply and experience such oneness.

 

The power of love is unparalleled. It is beyond the ken of human

understanding. Love can be understood only through love. Mira's

husband Rana had built a Mandir for Krishna. Being a great devotee

of the Lord, Mira was always found in the Mandir singing His glory

ecstatically. Consequently, she earned the wrath of Rana. He

commanded her to leave the Mandir. This came as a great shock to

Mira. She thought to herself, "When Krishna is all-pervasive and

not

confined to this Mandir alone, how can Rana take me away from

Him?"

She left her home and hearth and set out to Mathura. Where is

Mathura? It is not some geographical location. The heart suffused

with nectarine love is Mathura. She sang, Chalo Re Man Ganga Yamuna

Teer (Oh mind! Go to the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna). Here Ganga

and Yamuna symbolically mean Ida and Pingala (left and right

nostrils). The central part of the eyebrows where Ida and Pingala

meet stands for Mathura. This is the esoteric meaning of the song.

She proceeded towards Mathura chanting the Name of Krishna

incessantly crossing rivers, hills, dales and forests. When she

ultimately reached Brindavan, she found the temple doors closed. In

spite of her repeated prayers, the doors did not open. Then she

said, "Oh Krishna, my heart is Your temple. I have installed You

in

the altar of my heart." She banged her head against the temple

door,

calling out to Krishna. She had the vision of Krishna and merged in

Him. King Rana repented for having driven away Mira from the temple.

He prayed to Krishna for forgiveness.

 

People these days do not enquire into the inner meaning of certain

words they use. They are carried away by the worldly meanings and

interpretations. You should take into consideration the feelings

that emerge from your heart which is true and eternal. This is how

Mira experienced oneness with Krishna. If one wishes to tread the

path of devotion, one should hold on to the principle of love

firmly. Ordinary mortals do not have such firm determination, but a

true devotee will never deviate from the path of love under any

circumstances. No other path except love can take us to God. Develop

love more and more. Wherever you are, love is your sole refuge.

 

Embodiments of Love!

Fill your hearts with love and let love be the guiding principle in

all your activities when you return home. When you have love in your

heart, you do not need to worry about anything. God will always be

with you, in you, around you and will look after you in all

respects. When you say, "Krishna, I will follow You." It

means that

Krishna is separate from you. It is possible that you will lose your

way. Hence, you should pray, "Krishna, please be with me

always." In

fact, He is always in you. When you enquire deeply, you will

experience this truth. It is impossible to be away from Him. Many

devotees proclaim, "Oh God, I am in you, I am with you and I am

for

you." They repeat these words like parrots, but do not say from

the

depths of their heart. Actually, God is never separate from you.

Pray to Him wholeheartedly with the conviction that He is always in

you, with you, above you, below you and around you. When you offer

such a prayer to God, He will certainly redeem your life.

 

We have one more day left. I will explain all these in detail so

that you will understand them better. Do not feel satisfied with

what you have experienced so far. There is much more to be

experienced which will fill your heart with bliss. How can you say

that your hunger is satisfied by eating a little? There is a lot of

scope for you to experience divinity in full measure in the days to

come.

 

Regards

Sai Baba Of India