1999: Sowing the Seeds of Sathya Sai Education

1999:  Sowing the Seeds of Sathya Sai Education

 

 

Complete surrender confers Bliss

 

When you lack divine feelings, you see God as the world instead of seeing the world as God. Once you understand that Viswam Vishnu Swarupam (the universe is the form of Vishnu), you will certainly be able to see the world as God. Yad bhavam tad bhavathi (as the feelings, so is the result).

 

It is the power of the Divine that makes you see, hear, talk, experience, and enjoy. Difficulties, worries, and misfortunes are also forms of the Divine. God acts according to the feelings of the individual.

 

Definition of the Divine

The term Bhagavan stands for Divinity. What is the inner meaning of this word? The syllable bha stands for effulgence, ga stands for one who gives, and van means one who is capable. So, Bhagavan means the one who is capable of spreading light and effulgence to the world.

 

Even if you sow seeds, you cannot expect the crop if there is no rain. Even when there is rain, you cannot expect the crop if you do not sow seeds. Likewise, both human effort and divine grace are needed to achieve success in any endeavour.

 

Ancient sages and seers started Namachinthana (continuous contemplation on the Divine Name) to have the vision of God. Bhavani symbolises sraddha (steadfast devotion), and sankara stands for viswas (faith). You can achieve anything in life if you have steadfast devotion and faith.

 

It is only through body that one can experience Divinity. So, body has to be properly taken care of. The body is karmakshetra (field of activities) and the heart is dharmakshetra (field of righteousness). When Divinity is enshrined in the heart, it forms Brahmakshetra (field of Brahman). So, to understand the pure Brahmakshetra, it is necessary for you to purify your dharmakshetra, that is, your heart.

 

Advice on use of time

Out of twenty-four hours in a day, you should allot six hours for personal work, six hours for social service, six hours for sleeping, and the remaining six hours for spiritual practices like japa, dhyana, and yoga.

 

Metaphor on the wisdom of Sacrifice

In the process of breathing, we inhale and exhale. If we do not exhale, the lungs will not be able to function properly. We eat food. If we do not excrete, our stomach becomes upset. Similarly, in our circulatory system, blood is traversing an enormous distance each day. If it is blocked a little at any location in this journey, a clot develops. The flow of blood works for the removal of all kinds of toxic wastes produced in the body and helps in the ejection of the same. Without the evacuation of unhealthy substances from the body, good health is not possible. Thus, in sacrifice also there is satisfaction. In fact, there is ananda (bliss) in sacrifice.

 

Short cut to see God and become God

God is residing in your heart. Turn your vision inward. You can see God instantly. If you keep reminding yourself constantly that you are a part of Divinity, you are bound to become Divine yourself.

 

Three main principles are expounded in spirituality. These are: 1. Don’t put all your faith in your body, for you do not know what will happen at any moment of time. 2. Don’t put your faith in the world. 3. Never abandon your faith in God. Once you are fully aware of these three principles, you can achieve anything.

 

Those who love Bhagavan wholeheartedly, to them He belongs wholly. All that Bhagavan asks of you is your wholehearted, unconditional love. Recognise this truth and lead your life filled with love. Take this as Swami’s gift to you.