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Refrain from Complaining Objective: Examine how much we are prone to complain about something rather than surrendering our judgements to the Lord as Swami advises us to do. Let’s begin with a short story: Story: There once was a monastery that was very strict. Following a vow of silence, no one was allowed to speak at all. But there was one exception to this rule. … Continue reading Refrain from complaining »
Service as the best path Objective: To see how the path of service, done with proper understanding, can be the most fulfilling spiritual practice. Quotes: Unselfish service is the sheet anchor of karma yoga (yoga of action). The basis of yoga is disciplining the mind and the body through disinterested service. Sathya Sai Speaks 20.26: November 19, 1987 Devote every day at least five minutes … Continue reading Service as the best plan »
Serving with a Pure Heart Objective: Understanding that true selfless service come out of a pure and loving heart, in a selfless manner for the benefit of the other, who is also the embodiment of God. Quote: In the Sai Organization there is no room for distinctions of race, religion, caste, class or community. All should regard themselves as the children of one God. When … Continue reading Serving with a pure heart »
You Are Mine Objective: Understand the reason for God to incarnate into a form and that the underlying Divinity never changes with or without form. Quote: The Avatar, or form incarnate, is only the concretization of the yearning of the seekers. It is the solidified sweetness of the devotion of godly aspirants. The Formless assumes the form for the sake of these aspirants and seekers. … Continue reading You are mine »
You and I are One Objective: To realize the truth that you are God. Quote: You are not the body, you are not the senses, you are not the intellect, you are you. You should realize, “I am I”. That universal “I” principle is only one. “Truth is one, but the wise refer to it by many names”. But the individual “I” represents ego. When … Continue reading You and I are one »
Types of Selfless Service Objective: Understanding true selfless service and its proper application in society. Quotes: Serve society, help the poor and needy in distress and thus manifest the human quality of compassion. By doing seva (selfless service), service to people, you are doing service to God. Even Adi Shankara, who was the supreme exponent of the path of spiritual wisdom, in his later days … Continue reading Types of selfless service »