The True Follower!

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The True Follower!

 

Human behavior is conditional and influenced by the

environment. The way we interact with friends'

relatives and children is conditional. We were taught

to behave in an acceptable manner to the standards

laid down by the society. If our behavior deviates

from the set standards, then we are called antisocial

or lunatics or something that perceivably fits our

behavior.

 

The statements such as " this is what I am and so be

it " or " I can't change, accept me as I am " or " I got

these qualities by birth so can't help it " is a mere

façade, to hide our reluctance to make a positive

effort to change. When some friends treat us

indifferently, we tend to behave in the similar

fashion towards them. We also help people and expect

help in return. This is not what Baba has taught us.

Service and love should be without expectations. As

children of god, we have every right to have

expectations from God, who is our father, but doing

service in anticipation of a return favor is not what

we are taught by God. Our behavior takes a turn when

people do not behave as we expect them to behave. We

keep dwelling on their bad characters or thoughts.

Guruji CB Satpathyji said " do not ponder over negative

traits in other, for then they will take root in you " .

This is a fact. When we think only of negative in

people we respond to them in the similar manner, hence

we are no better than those that we condemned. We are

conditioning our mind and behavior to match those of

the people who cause us displeasure and provoke our

anger. In such situations, it is better to walk away

rather than indulge in arguments and exchange of

words. Baba said the same in chapter 22nd of

Satcharita where Baba said all the actions of the

person are ordained by God and not to involve in

arguments.

 

In Satcharita Hemadpant says, " mind cannot remain

without thinking, if you give it an object it thinks

about that object similarly if you give it guru it

keeps thinking about guru " . Well here is a case of

habituating our thought process to think of God when

faced with uncertainty and disturbing situations. A

person, sincere in efforts to evolve in the spiritual

path tries harder to practice what their guru has

taught. Initially it is difficult to practice what is

taught but conscious efforts to keep thinking of Baba

will help us overcome our weaknesses and remain fixed

in doing good even in face of negative external

influences. Ultimately such a sadhak sees the guru as

the friend, guide and master. When we have the Master

of the Universe as our companion what is there to

fear? Let the world dessert us, we remain happy and do

good to serve people around us.

 

Baba Said

 

" I do not need any paraphernalia of worship either

eight-fold or sixteen-fold. I rest there, where there

is full devotion " .

 

Baba is every where just feel him and keep on saying

`Om Sai Ram' to whom so ever you meet.

 

OM SAI SRI SAI JAI JAI SAI!!! Let us pray at the lotus

feet of Bhagwan Baba who is the incarnation of all

gods and protector of all, to show mercy on us, and

increase our devotion towards him

 

Jai Sai Ram

Swamy Mahadevan

Bow to Shri Sai-Peace be to all

Baba Bless you ever!!!