Happy Onam

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SAI RAM TO YOU ALL

 

 

HAPPY ONAM TO YOU ALL

 

 

BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI MESSAGE OF ONAM

 

 

 

Bali performed supreme surrender to the Lord

Kerala is a sacred land where Bali performed this action of supreme surrender to the Lord. He

had good relationship with this people and they loved him in turn, and had faith in him. That is

why Kerala is still fertile and prosperous. The lord goes about freely in this land.

Bali sought a boon from the Lord that he should visit Kerala every year, on this day of Shravana

asterism in the month of Shraavan. This day is celebrated as

Onam by Keralites. They have been

following this faithfully, since ancient times. This day is considered most important for the

people of Kerala. They prepare many dishes and ear together on this holy day.

We should appreciate the spirit of sacrifice of the devotees from Kerala who sacrifice the

comforts of their homes and the company of their near and dear ones and make a pilgrimage to

this place, to celebrate this festival in the immediate presence and company of Svaami. They do

not mind the inconveniences and lack of comforts here. They reflect the spirit of sacrifice

demonstrated by Mahaabali even to-day. It is My blessing that you should enjoy this and should

never give up your love of God. God's love is permanent while all other love among human

beings is only transient and temporary.

Because this faith is imprinted strongly in the minds of Keralites you are making your trip to this

place leaving your own native place with your unstinted devotion to Svaami. It is My wish that

other Stares should emulate your example. People may brand Kerala as dominated by

Communist doctrine but I am sure the people of Kerala are filled with pure devotion to God,

whatever may be their political afflictions.

I bless you all to cherish this pure love and devotion always.

Discourse in the Puurnachandhra Auditorium on 16-9-1994, Onam Day.