Detailed Sai Darshan news & Swami's discourse from today - 23rdFeb-

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Bulletin >> Source: radiosai.orgPrasanthi Bulletin February 23rd, 2006

This evening, Swami came out for Darshan at 3.30 p.m. Taking a full round,

Swami got down near the interview room as usual, but then today He chose to get

up from His chair and walk onto the dais. There was loud applause as He briskly

walked with slight support, to the middle of the dais. He sat

after a while on the sofa placed there. Immediately, the representatives of the

10th and 12th class came forward with a huge card made for Swami. This evening,

they were ready with their farewell programme. Bhagawan Blessed the card and the

boys. At 3.40 p.m., He asked the Vedam group to stop chanting and the

presentation by the School boys began. The first group song was Kya Kush Naseeb

Jo Sai Ko Paa Le... The presentation was aptly titled 'Dil Yahi Kehta Hai'. It

was basically a couple of songs interspersed with conversations in English,

Hindi and Telugu and at other times experiences shared by few students about

how Swami had Blessed their family members. Some of the boys talked about the

Hostel life and the lessons they learnt over there. Songs like Teri Hein Zameen

Tera Aasamaan.... Pyare Sai Hamare Dil Khol Dekho Ye Meraa... Kanula Mundara

Kadali Aade Prema Moortive Neevu.... We Want To Be With You O Lord My Lord....

and a couple of other English songs

burst forth from the hearts of all the students passing out of the portals of

the School. Towards the end, there was a multi lingual offering of gratitude to

Bhagawan, winding up with the song Dil Yehi Kehta Hai Maa Sang Rahe Hara Dam

Yahaan.... Each time a group song began, a few boys would go forward to Swami

with cards and roses. Each time, Swami talked to them, asked them some

questions filling their heart with thrill and Blessed them profusely! Not just

that, even when the intervening Telugu and Hindi conversations were presented

by a pair of students, Swami would lift His Hand and Bless them with Abhaya

Hasta as they concluded their part. Overall, it was a treat to all eyes. To see

the Divine Mother pouring Her Love and Grace on all Her children! The

presentation came to a close at 4.30 p.m. A couple of boys went forward with

trays containing different items for Blessings. Finally the Principal Sri

Sivaramakrishnaiah Garu went to Swami to get some file

Blessed. Surprisingly, Swami asked for the mike to be arranged. Lo and behold,

our Lord had decided to Bless us all with a Divine Discourse - out of the blue!

Immediately all the students rushed forward, to sit as close as possible to the

dais and soak in His Divine Message. The mike was arranged and Prof. Anil Kumar

took his place. Swami stood up amidst applause and started speaking. It is very

nice to know that so many of you have been here from Primary School and have

studied till your 12th class. It is very heartening to note that you have

secured good marks and a good name. But in the Primary School your heart was

full of compassion, love, feelings of caring and sharing. There was a feeling

of brotherhood. But once you come to Higher Secondary School your behaviour and

actions deteriorate. They become cheap and mean. Your words are full of devotion

and make all happy. But some of you have taken to the wrong path fostering a

perverted mind. Think for

yourself, how your minds are. Human life is a combination of Manas, Buddhi,

Chitta, Ahamkara and the Body. These five are most essential for liberation.

Above all, the mind must not be polluted. You must never expect for that which

does not belong to you. Be cautious with those things that do not belong to

you. However, at this age such wisdom does not dawn on you. Whatever you see,

you desire to own it, possess it. It is a type of madness. Whatever you do, do

it as an offering to Swami, to please Him. Tell yourself - this is not mine.

Who am I? From the microcosm to the macrocosm, everything is Divine. From the

mosquito to the elephant, all are Divine! The characters keep changing just as

in a drama, but all roles are played by Him alone. All words and songs are His.

Only the attire is different. Whatever is said and seen is all Divine. But some

of the boys are changing because of wicked thoughts and sights. Whatever you

see, it is God only. Such sacred

feelings itself is Mukti. All words must be sanctified. Without hurting others

and without hurting yourself, without seeking for that which does not belong to

you, you must experience the oneness in this world. However, few madcaps do not

think like this. You know about the Pandavas and the Kauravas. There was a war

between them. Whose mistake was it? The feelings were different, experiences

were different. Therefore, they started fighting and killed each other. Who are

Vali and Sugriva? They are brothers. But they fought with each other out of

selfishness. Though they loved Lord Rama they could not attain Him. At times,

there were differences among the Pandava brothers too! You may undertake

penance (Tapas) day and night, but it will only turn into Tamas, unless the

mind is turned towards God. Manas Ekam Cheyaali. Mind is God. Turn your mind

towards God and He will become your very mind. Mana Eva Manushyaanaam Kaaranam

Bandha Mokshayo. Direct your Buddhi - Intellect

towards God and He will become your Buddhi. Fill your Chitta with God and He

will become your Chitta. Chitta Shuddhi is most important. This is what every

devotee prays for. The Indriyas - senses are sparks of Divine. Sound, touch,

sight, taste and smell are all Divine. The desire that arises in man is also

Divine. True Love is not love for worldly people or objects. True Love is Love

for God alone. Always keep this in mind - Sarva Karma Bhagavat Prityaartham. Do

everything to please God. You may love an individual but let your focus be on

the Divinity within him. If at all you need to get angry be angry with

yourself. In this world only the 5 elements exist, nothing else. There is

nothing like the sixth sense. Even God does not have anything called sixth

sense. The hand represents these five elements and the five senses. Does

anybody have a hand with six fingers? Even if they are born like that, they

immediately get it cut by the doctor. Without controlling

these five senses, thinking that there is some other God is the highest

foolishness. First, control the five senses. You may ask, Is it possible Swami?

If you determine, what is not possible? It is so easy. When you can attain God

Himself, can you not control your five senses? If you become a victim of these

five senses, you will lose your humanity and become a Rakshasha. You may have

your wife, children and desires. Nothing wrong in that. But do not see any

differences. All are God. A child comes from the mother. It is truly God coming

from God. Always feel that nothing belongs to me or you. All is Divine. Divinity

is there even in sugar and in sand. The whole Viswa is Viswarupa. Therefore, we

must have Viswa Prema. Then only you can see God and be God. Differences and

anger make you an animal. Animals do fight between themselves. But should we

also fight like that? Whatever you do, it should be like gold. God is

Hiranyagarbha. What is the specialty of gold? It

remains as gold even if mixed with mud. You all are golden. But you have joined

with the mud. To purify you all, noble people have to come and clean you. But

you all entertain doubts. Why do doubts come? It comes because of the feeling

of difference. I am different and you are different. At this point, Swami

beckoned to one student sitting in the first line. Pointing to him, Swami said,

I know everything about everybody. But I act as though I do not know. Then Swami

narrated the story of one student who had lost his mother when he was a young

child. Since then, Swami had taken care of this boy and today he was doing his

post graduate studies in Swami's college. Bhagawan then signalled for the boy

and he came unto Swami. Bhagawan patted him and later materialized a green

diamond ring and slid it onto his finger, saying that green stands for Kshema

(welfare). See, I know all about this boy's family. My true property is Love. I

Love all, those whom I see and even those

whom I do not. Even at times when I appear angry it is just that I am pretending

to be angry. Iswara Sarva Bhootaanaam. It is with this Love that God takes care

of this entire Universe. Various forms and names are attributed to God only to

facilitate the devotee to pray to Him. Therefore, the names Lakshmi, Parvati,

etc. Truly speaking each one of us is Iswara. This handkerchief is Divine.

Saying so, Swami held the handkerchief in His Hand. This cloth has come from

threads and the thread has come from cotton. Thus all have come from Divinity.

God cannot be seen in any specific form such as Rama or Krishna. Anybody who

says so is just imagining. Divinity is One. It is the devotee who keeps

changing the form of his worship. But God never changes. He is changeless and

eternal. In essence, the one with all five elements is Divine. Mere Japam and

Bhajans cannot take you to God. The mind is a monkey mind. Know the truth that

the five elements themselves are manifestations

of God. Love is one, only the objects and relationships may be different.

Consider all as your brothers and sisters. When you all come to Higher

Secondary School, bad thoughts naturally come into your mind. But you must

avoid this. Else you will fail. Not necessarily in the worldy way, but in Love.

Of what use is a pass merely in this world. Firstly, anger should be controlled.

Everything depends on control. Control your capacities and feelings. All of you

are golden. Your words are so sweet but behaviour of some is bitter. No, make

that also sweet. Wherever you go, once you say you are Sai's children, you

should be full of Ananda. Mere white dress is not enough. You must have a white

mind and a white heart. Then only can you be ideal students. With such ideal

students, I will always be there. Swami has been protecting so many people in

so many ways. Nobody can understand this. Truth is most important. Do not speak

untruth. God is the true leader and pleader.

He alone decides what is justice and injustice. Never forget God. Earn God's

Grace. Distance yourself from bad qualities and you will find Swami will

automatically come close to you. Just prayers and Bhajans is not enough to

attain Divinity. Mind must be turned towards God and then God will become your

mind. God will also become your intellect. He is indeed all your five senses.

Follow this easy path and you will attain the gigantic Moksha. Moksha is

nothing but Moha + Kshaya - Removal of attachment. You see an aged beggar

coming to you. He is God only. A king or a beggar - everybody is God. Surrender

to God's Love. Study well with the feeling of making an offering to the Lord.

Surely you will secure a 'I class'. Conduct yourselves in the same way as you

did in the Primary School. In the Primary School there are no men teachers.

Therefore, they have not taught you how to control your feelings. In the Higher

Secondary School this is done with appropriate punishment and

advice. Even small mistakes must be corrected. Remember, degrees alone cannot

make you an educated individual. You must earn Divine Grace. Swami concluded

His Discourse at around 5.30 p.m. This evening, the best part of Swami's

Discourse was that He stood perfectly well without showing any strain.

Bhagawan's voice too was loud and clear just as it used to be a few years back.

At the end, He concluded with the Bhajan - Hari Bhajna Bina Sukha Shanti Nahin

and sang the song fully, which has become very rare now. Towards the end, He

even started clapping with both His Hands for a while. This was something very

grand and heartening for all of us to witness! After this, He sat down, a few

Bhajans went on and then Swami took Aarti at 5.45 p.m. and retired for the day.

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