Sai Satcharitra - Ovi to Ovi english Translation - Chp- X

August 11, 2007

121. The work of the mind is to think. There is not a single moment when one does not think. If the subject is the senses, the mind will think of the senses; but if it is the Guru, it will think of the Guru. 122. By listening with concentrated attention (turning all senses into ears) whatever you have heard about the greatness of the Guru, that is effortless “smaran” (remembrance), and “kirtan” (stories in praise of the Lord) of Sai. 123. “Panchagni-sadhan” (rituals), performing sacrifices and burning sacrificial fires, recitations of ‘mantras’, ‘tantras’ (chants and spells), practising “ashtang” yoga, are only possible for the Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishnavas. What is the use of these for others?! 124. Such are not the stories of the saints. They put everyone on the path of righteousness. They remove the worldly fears and miseries and appear themselves for the welfare of the others, in attaining the goal of life. 125. By listening and reflecting over the stories of the saints, by their studious application and intent contemplation, the Brahmins, the low-castes and the women are purified. 126. There is no person (human being) without attachment. It is not possible for such a being to exist. Some are attached to certain things and some others to something else. But a human being is looking for attachment. 127. For some, the object of attachment is children; for some, money –honour – riches; some are attached to the body, the house or popularity; some in attaining knowledge. 128. Whatever the attachments for different objects, if all such love is collected and poured in a mould at the feet of the Lord, then it appears in the form of devotion. 129. Therefore, the easy way out for the householder is to surrender his mind to the feet

of Sai Then he will bless you. 130. If with such little efforts such great good can be achieved, then why should there be indifference to achieve this gain? 131. Naturally, a doubt may occur in the minds of the listeners, that if such great gain is there, then why don’t many people practise it? 132. There is only one

reason for this. The ardent desire does not arise without the Lord’s Grace. Only when the Lord chooses to bless (grace) the desire to listen (to his praises) is awakened. 133. Therefore, surrender to Sai. God will bless you. The ardent desire to listen to his praises will arise. This is the easy means to God. 134. Hold on to the good company of the Guru and the virtuous. Disentangle from the worldly ties. Definitely herein is your fulfilment. Have no doubts. 135. Abandoning all the million clever and cunning ways, recall always “Sai, Sai”. You will be able to cross the worldly ocean. Have no doubts. http://www.saileela s.org/books/ sss/index.

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