1993: Jealousy the root cause of evil

Teachings to treasure, teachings that transform. In this auspicious year 2015 commemorating the 90th birthday of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, we offer a compilation of key messages from the over 140 discourses in the month of July, including Guru Poornima Days between the years 1958 and 2009.

1993:     Jealousy the root cause of evil

Today the malady of jealousy has invaded every field of activity. As a result, such gruesome

events occur from time to time. There are three offsprings for Asuuya (Jealousy). They are

Dhvesha, Krodha and Lobha (hatred, anger and greed). There are three children begotten by

Anasuuya (The one who is totally free from jealousy). They are: Brahma, Vishnu and

Maheshvara, symbolising Sahana (forbearance), Prema (Love) and Saanubhoothi (compassion).

This is the difference between Asuuya and Anasuuya. The former gives birth to demonic

qualities. The latter begets Divine qualities. The demonic qualities produced by Asuuya

(Jealousy) result in the destruction of the discriminating power and lead men to have no sense of

what is temporary and what is permanent. Consequently they pursue evil ways.

Sai's heart is as wide as the sky. Even the sky may have its limits. Sai's heart is boundless. Some

say Sai is in the hands of some persons. Yes, I am indeed bound; bound by the devotees as well

as by the wicked. In my view, I have more love for the wicked than for the good. The good

devotees remember Me only occasionally. But the wicked remember Me all the twenty four

hours. I am thus in the hearts of the devotees as well as the wicked. I cannot be caught in the grip

of anyone.

Speech constitutes the wealth of the world. Speech  promotes friendship and kinship. It is speech that lends sweetness and affection to all relationship. Speech, again, leads the way to death.

Speech is endowed with immense power. The power and potentialities of speech represent the

Divine feelings of man. Hence, one has to be very vigilant in speech.    

The noble and the pure have been subject to calumny in all ages. From ancient times to the

present, the evil minded have assailed the high-souled men who have sought to serve their

fellowmen. Such untoward events happen from time to time. Only when these attacks are faced

and overcome does the glory of the Divine become manifest. No great man has ever achieved

eminence without overcoming abuse and calumny, trials and tribulations. Gold acquires greater

brilliance by being heated in the crucible. Likewise a diamond becomes more brilliant when it is

cut to produce more facets. Trials and tests are stepping stones to fame for good people.

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Points to Ponder:   

How should one speak to others?