Peace- Oneness with God- Inner Peace, Outer Peace Part 03

March 27, 2009

Faith results in a peaceful outlook. As rose colored glasses turneverything that color, inner peace sets own "world" at peace. When wediscern the divine basis for creation, we cease to be upset bychanging circumstances. faith in God and faith in oneself set one'sworld at rest."So real santhi (peace) is to be had only in the depths of thespirit, in the discipline of the mind, in faith in the one base ofall this seeming multiplicity. When that is secured, it is likehaving gold; you can have any variety of ornaments made from it"BabaWhen we wear comfortable shoes, even the bumpiest roads seem smooth.Although the track may be covered with small stones or glass, we canwalk without fear. Wherever we trave, on highway or trail, we areassured of a

smooth journey. Peace within protects us in the sameway. Inner peace reflects outwardly as peace in our own immediateworld. What we perceive in our surroundings is a reflection of ourstate. If we realize the joy and beauty within ourselves, we alsoperceive it in the realm around us. Peace is a clock which affords uscomfort even the coldest days."So, too, the man who is at peace with himself will discern peace allaround him. Nature is beauty, truth, peace. Man sees it ugly, false,and violent thats all" BabaPeace in the world depends on peace in each individual. No laws or treaties can bring about peace without righteousness in individuals. Righteousness results when individuals master their unreasonable desires. With proper understanding, they leave the results of action to God and act in accordance with their spiritual duty."If there is

righteousness in the heartThere will be beauty in the characterIf there is beauty in the characterThere will be harmony in the homeWhen there is harmony in the homeThere will be order in the nationWhen there is order in the nationThere will be peace in the world" BabaRighteousness in the heart results from the vision of Oneness. People of all lands share the same divine status as embodiments of God. When all recognize that the same God nature moves in each, they will respect one another. All are waves on the ocean of God, not separate from each other or from God."Now all things have gone up in value; man alone has become cheap. He has become cheaper than animals; he is slaughtered in millions without any qualm because of the terrific growth in anger, hate and greed; he has forgotten his unity with all men, all beings, and all world. The contemplation of that unity alone can

eatablish world peace, social peace, and peace in the individual" BabaContinued.Peace- Oneness with God-How Do We Cultivate Peace? Part 04