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the agitation of the world. This mist or maya is the confusing conglomeration

of three qualities that disturb the primal equanimity of the Universe - The

Sathwik(unaffected or detached), The Rajasik(active or passionate) and the

Thamasik (dull or slothful). The curtain maya made of these strands has to be

removed by path of Devotion(Bhakthi marga) or by path of righteous

action(Karma marga) or by path of spiritual knowledge(Jnana marga). In Bhakthi

Marga, the curtain is raised due to compassion gained from the supreme and in

Karma marga, the curtain is rended into pieces by means of activity whereas in

Jnana marga, the curtain is brushed aside as a mere figment of the imagination.

The mind is the inner instrument of

maya to defraud and confuse you. The maya keeps the mind always intent on

external objects. It also resists the inward journey of the intellect and the

process of self-examination and self-discipline. One can see and experience the

omnipresence evidence of Lord's grace when a skillful surgeon (spiritual master)

removes the defect caused by the amalgam of the three gunas (qualities) which

hides the truth. The peace or distraction, calm or anxiety that one gets is the

product of one's thoughts and deeds to oneself and towards others. So, One has

to remove the cataract (mist of ignorance i.e., maya) from the eye so that the

Truth can be seen. Man can be indefinitely more happy if only the agony and

toil experienced for keeping himself and his family in comfort and to

accumulate the symbols of wealth and power are directed towards God. The modest

and

truthful person receive blessings from the spontaneous grace of the Lord

provided he is steady in his virtues and with no hypocrisy in his make up. A

small lump of steel can become a beautiful efficient article through the

application of intelligence and skill. Similarly, man can be transmuted into a

sage (person of realisation) through the instruments of viveka and vairagya.

When the lamp is kept burning, darkness dare not spread its fumes around you.

Similarly, when the name of the Lord is kept always radiant on your tongue and

mind, it will keep the antics of the mind under control. The final rememberance

of the Lord's name at the time of departure must be the flower blossoming on the

creeper of life that has twined itself on God all through the years of one's

life. This is

referrred as Rajavidhya(royal road to spiritual success) or Rajaguhyam i.e., the

royal mystery, the teaching that is to be imparted after long preparatory

exercises from master to disciple in a serious and sincere atmosphere.

Namasmarana or rolling the sweet name of the Lord saturated with sugar of his

splendour on the tongue and in the mind is the best course to develop the taste

for liberation. This is an exercise that can be practised at all times and in

all places and by everyone irrespective of creed or caste or sex or age or

economic or social status. This sadhana will keep you in constant touch with

the infinite and it will transmit wisdom and power of the Infinite.

Verdana">Sarvada Sarva kalesh Sarvathra Hari Chinthanam - This is the Royal Path

to God. Omsai Srisai Jaijaisai regards Diana

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sisters of our family is let us live upto the ideals of" Vasudaiva Kutumbakam",

Isavasyam Idam Sarvam.......", "Sarvam Kalu Idam Brahma" etc. etc. and see no

differences among all living beings. Academic qualifications, Professional

achievements,Official Positions or ranks, Rich or poor, Beautiful or

ugly,Healthy or sick etc. etc. are only temporary in nature and let us not be

carried away by any adjuncts or Upadhis which are fleeting in nature. Let us

not be influenced by the surface alone. Let us see the depth, the within of

all things,animate or inanimate. Once we are able to realise this and lead the

rest of our life on the footpaths of Swamy we are sure to be the blessed

devotees of Swamy. Sai Ram G.Balasubramanian

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