2011Apr25 - A Homage to Sri Satya Sai

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From the Discourses of Sri Satya Sai
Baba Recorded by Prof. N. Kasturi A humble
tribute at the lotus feet of Sri Satya
Sai A homage presented by Prof. V.
Viswanadham 25th April 2011
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Life which begins with a wail must end with a
smile. When you were an infant, all those
around you smiled though you kept wailing. But
when you die, all around you must weep at the
loss and you should smile in peace.
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The fish are happy because they are immersed in
water when out of water, they struggle and
suffer mortal pain. So too, we are happy when
we are immersed in love, peace and truth. Life
is what is when we are thrown out of water
sadhana or spiritual discipline is the
struggle, do not depend upon another depend
upon yourself and on the Grace of God.
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Remember, only buds that are ready will bloom
the rest have to wait, patiently. Meanwhile,
carry on with remembering Gods names the
best antidote for all ills.
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Namasmarana is the best antidote for all
ills. Never be ashamed to sing the name of God.
Vemana did not visit any temple for long for
years he was laughing at those who considered
the image as a symbol of Divinity. But when his
daughter died, he was holding her picture in
his hand, weeping over the loss. Then it struck
him that if the picture could cause sorrow and
bring tears, the divine image can evoke positive
feelings and bring tears of joy to those who know
the beauty and glory of God. The image was a
reminder of divine presence.
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During bhajan (group singing) contemplate on
such underlying truths. The chant Hare Rama,
Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna,
Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare has 16
words and each signifies a virtue to be
cultivated along with that bhajan. A seeker
should be full of devotion, prepared to suffer,
be free of attachment to the transitory, eager
to serve God, be of correct conduct, charitable,
of good reputation and character, content,
blessed with good qualities, virtuous, learned,
wise, self-controlled, socially pleasing,
humble and submissive to the Divine. divine
presence.
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The pleasures of sensual enjoyment must finally
be converted into happiness of divine union.
Sensual pleasures must gradually be left behind
and you must develop a taste for the higher and
more lasting pleasure derivable from the springs
of your own personality. For divine union,
devotion is the main thing. Peace and happiness
are the other essentials.
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The fire of sorrow and joy burns when the fuel
of vasanas or past impressions is fed into the
furnace of mind. Take away the fuel and the fire
dies out. Take away vasanas, the force of the
impulses, promptings and urges and you become
your own master.
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De-individualisation is moksha. When you recite
Radheshyama, dwell on the significance of the
Name the deeper mysteries of the word must be
present before the minds eye then, Namaskarana
repeating the names of God will yield quick
results. Radha is not an individual it
symbolizes earth. Krishna or Shyama, is the
Creator, the active principle the awareness,
the Supreme Being. Shakti, the Supreme Energy, is
Paramatma and the individual is the jivatma.
The ocean is Shakti and the wave is Jiva. The
disappearance of the wave-form and the wave-name
is called moksha, liberation. That is merging of
the wave in the ocean from which it seemed to
differ.
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Please reflect on the thoughts.
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