Have the mirror of Bakthi ,to judge whether they are clean and bright and winsome; have the comb of wisdom to control and channelise the feelings and emotions that scattered wildly in all directions. --BABA

DHYANAM

BABA’S SAYINGS ABOUT DHYANA

There are three direct roads to Godhead. The first consists in the performance of all actions in a spirit of dedication to God for His pleasure. The second, in the renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action. The third, in the identification of oneself with God through the process of dhyana. Dedication of all actions to Godconfers wisdom on the doer. Renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action bestows mental tranquillity.

Dhyana can be practised by all—the old, the young, the ignorant, the wise, the healthy and the weak. For those who do not possess the necessary physical and mental abilities to do dhyana, the cultivation of universal love would be as efficacious as dhyana. All these three paths, however, lead to the same goal.

It is very important to remember that the full power inherent in your words can be utilized through speaking softly and sweetly. For those anxious to visualize God in all, such gentleness of speech will be of immense help. Through words of affection and regard, and by the practice of softness of expression, not only will your minds be calm and light, you will also grant great joy to others! And when you carry out meditation and other spiritual practices in such a happy atmosphere, concentration will come easily.

Just as mental purity is a necessary precondition for meditation, mental tranquillity is also equally essential. A restless mind impedes the processes of both dharana and dhyana. The mind needs to be given rest through sleep. Sankaracharya compared sleep to samadhi, though samadhi confers much greater joy and inner harmony. Sufficient sleep is needed by an individual to keep his mind alert and poised for meditation.

Real meditation is getting absorbed in God as the only thought, the only goal. God only, only God. Always God breath God, love God, Live God.

JAI SAIRAM

DHYANAM

Success in Life.

Hi, friends.
During last month, I have conducted a "Study Circle" in my Sai samithy, where a group of devotees attended to hear my speech and there will be an in-traction also. I have collected valuable points to be adhered by each and everybody to find success in their life.

I would like to share it now.

Om Sri Sairam

Success in Life

STUDY CIRCLE:

1. Spirituality also speaks of success on earth.

2. Spirituality demands efficiency in our chosen path.

3. To be successful in life we must shed our heavy luggage.

4. Heavy luggage means –mental luggage-burden of negativities, grudges, quarrels, bickering, and misunderstandings.

5. Sense of guilt from the past –mistake done, a sin committed.

6. Analyzing the positive and negative “WHY. “

7. Free from ego- to remove ego- practice silence and compassion. Talking less helps to curb your ego.

8 Successful people strictly observe the norms of limited talk and take care not to show off.

9. A successful person never boasts of his achievements.

10. A balanced blend of aspirations, ambition and expectations harmonized with contentment characterizes a successful person.

11. A life without values and principles cannot bring success.

12. Ability to face challenges with courage and never run away.

13. A successful person is always in control of his or her circumstances and situations.

14. To keep one’s emotions and temper under control is a sign of maturity and indicates level of real success.

15. Hearty laughter and a sense of humor are essential ingredients for a healthy and successful life.

“Seriousness is not the sign of spirituality. Baba declares, “The one who smiles and who is blissful is God. And one who cries is human “

16. Successful person is a sense of gratitude and gratefulness.

17. Find out the merits of others and your own faults.

\18. Cultivate a positive attitude, which is the hallmark of a successful person.

19. A successful person takes failures not as stumbling blocks, but as stepping stones towards success.

2o. An unsuccessful person sees the glass as half empty while successful one sees half full. The successful one says that a thorn has rose; the unsuccessful says that the rose has a thorn. That makes the difference.” –BABA

Source: Sai Sandesh- by Prof. Anil Kumar Kamaraju.

JAI SAIRAM

Om Sri Sairam

Success in Life

STUDY CIRCLE:

1. Spirituality also speaks of success on earth.

2. Spirituality demands efficiency in our chosen path.

3. To be successful in life we must shed our heavy luggage.

4. Heavy luggage means –mental luggage-burden of negativities, grudges, quarrels, bickering, and misunderstandings.

5. Sense of guilt from the past –mistake done, a sin committed.

6. Analyzing the positive and negative “WHY. “

7. Free from ego- to remove ego- practice silence and compassion. Talking less helps to curb your ego.

8 Successful people strictly observe the norms of limited talk and take care not to show off.

9. A successful person never boasts of his achievements.

10. A balanced blend of aspirations, ambition and expectations harmonized with contentment characterizes a successful person.

11. A life without values and principles cannot bring success.

12. Ability to face challenges with courage and never run away.

13. A successful person is always in control of his or her circumstances and situations.

14. To keep one’s emotions and temper under control is a sign of maturity and indicates level of real success.

15. Hearty laughter and a sense of humor are essential ingredients for a healthy and successful life.

“Seriousness is not the sign of spirituality. Baba declares, “The one who smiles and who is blissful is God. And one who cries is human “

16. Successful person is a sense of gratitude and gratefulness.

17. Find out the merits of others and your own faults.

18. Cultivate a positive attitude, which is the hallmark of a successful person.

19. A successful person takes failures not as stumbling blocks, but as stepping stones towards success.

2o. An unsuccessful person sees the glass as half empty while successful one sees half full. The successful one says that a thorn has rose; the unsuccessful says that the rose has a thorn. That makes the difference.” –BABA

Source: Sai Sandesh- by Prof. Anil Kumar Kamaraju.

JAI SAIRAM

Accept the God's words

Accept God’s words - -A short story

AD: I would like to share an email forward that I am sure most of us would have read. It is a story about a very devout person who used to pray, “God, give me some work that I want to do for You! Give me some task.” One night, the Lord appeared and said, “You really want to do something for Me?” The man says, “Yes!” God tells him, “There is a big huge boulder outside, I want you to push it.” Strange as it may sound, he gets ready the next morning, goes out and sees the rock and is convinced he would not be able to move the boulder. Anyway, he gets on to his work.

All day long, he tries pushing the boulder with no success whatsoever. He repeats the routine every morning despite not making even a little progress the previous day. At this point, his mind which is the Satan, says, “You fool! What are you trying to do? The boulder will never move in an entire lifetime no matter how hard you push.” And thus starts the man’s argument with his mind. The mind persists, “Why do you put all your strength into what you are doing? Just act as if you are pushing it; don’t really give it all your strength.” The man is uncertain whether he should accept the mind’s argument. That night, he prays to the Lord, “Oh Lord! What is it that You have given me! I am not able to understand.” The Lord appears and says, “What did I ask you to do? Did I ask you to move the rock or did I ask you to just push it?” The man is still not able to follow His words. He says, “Lord, I pushed it!” The Lord answers, “Yes, I asked you to push it and not move it. It is My job to move it.” So saying, He just blows on it and the boulder moves. God continues, “Through the act of pushing you have developed a strong body over the last fifteen days. I need this body for some other task.”