THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

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Saturday, September 29, 2007Samskriti, the Sanskrit word for culture and civilization is derived from the word Samskara (refinement), which means the dual purpose of removing the dust and dirt of vice and planting the virtues of Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness), Shanti (Peace) and Prema (Love). The foundation of Dharma laid down by sages teach people that one should not enthuse over victory or despair over defeat; both are to be welcomed as tests of one's faith.Friday, September 28, 2007Dharma (righteousness) is that which sustains mankind. True humanness consists in observing unity of thought, word and deed. All actions done with this triple unity are Dharmic actions. There are various rules of conduct which are related to conditions governing time and space. Such rules are liable to change from time to time, and country to country,

according to changing situations. But if Sanathana Dharma (the eternal Dharma) changes, humanity will cease to be human. Just as burning wood which loses its heat becomes a mere charcoal; likewise man remains truly human only as long as he adheres to the eternal Dharma which is represented by unity and purity of thought, word and deed. Thursday, September 27, 2007It is an uphill task to reform one's tendencies and character. A man may study all the textbooks on Sadhana (spiritual quest) and all the scriptures, and he may even lecture for hours on them, but he will be led astray when temptation confronts him. What is the real cure for this? It is the unshakeable belief that you are the

Brahman (Godhead) at all times.- Satya Sai Baba As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM TODAY http://groups.msn.com/

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