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Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Be careful not to
discuss the pros and
cons of your spiritual
practices with all and
sundry. If the people
consulted are treading
another path, they will
decry your practice of
repetition of the name
and meditation and treat
them with scant respect.
They will look down upon
your practices, as if
they were very
elementary and as if
your were but a beginner
in school. As a result,
you will start doubting
the efficacy of your
chosen path! You will
get concern where
earlier you had joy,
disgust where earlier
you had love. Therefore,
reflect within yourself,
or approach those who
have tasted the nectar
of that Name. Do not
argue about these things
with everyone you meet.
The time spent in these
disputations is better
used in the cultivation
of joy through the
repeated contemplation
of the Name (Nama) and
meditation on the Form (Rupa)
of the Lord.
BABA
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Every child arrives into the
world, bearing the burden of
consequences that were not
carried to completion in
previous lives. The child
does not drop from the lap
of Nature, as a streak of
lightning from the clouds.
It is born in this world in
order to experience the
beneficial and the malignant
consequences that are the
products of its own acts in
past lives. This is the
explanation for the
differences that are evident
among men. This is the
principle of Karma.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Time is the manifestation of the
power of God, and so it has no
end or beginning which can be
measured. Karma too is an
important manifestation. Easwara
or God is no wayward force,
unmindful of bounds and limits.
He creates circumstances
strictly according to the
activities that men have engaged
in during their previous lives.
Creation, Time and the Karma—
all three are instruments which
He uses. They are bound to Him.
Easwara though not perceptible
to the senses ordinarily,
becomes so perceptible to the
devotee who has deep attachment
to Him that the devotee yearns
to merge in Him. Such devotees
can perceive God as clearly as
they perceive external objects.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date:
Saturday, May 28, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Neither liberation from the
cycle of birth and death nor
purity of intellect and emotions
is possible without devotion to
the Lord. Those who have the
spring of ecstatic devotion to
the Presence of the Lord within
them do not need any texts to
ponder over. The very
contemplation on the beauty,
grace, and power of the Lord
will give them the bliss they
seek. In that ecstatic mood,
they discard all
self-consciousness and yearn to
become the beloved of God, and
remain in blissful Union with
Him. They dance and sing aloud
and merge with Him in genuine
joy and Ananda (bliss). The
agony of the devotee to attain
their beloved Lord is the true
sign of devotion.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Friday, May 27, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Fish nurture their newly hatched
young ones first in a safe and
shallow spot. Then, they send them
out into the wide open sea with its
monstrous denizens. Only then can
the young ones survive courageously
and grow without fear. If they were
bred in the open sea right from the
beginning, they would certainly be
swallowed up! In the same way, the
practice of the contemplation of the
name (nama), repetition of the name
(japa), and meditation (dhyana) are
to be practised with a great deal of
care according to a set routine in
the initial stages, until you become
an expert who contemplates on the
name constantly and repeats it with
concentration. Repeating the Name of
the Lord is the safest, surest and
easiest spiritual practice.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A special feature about Namasmarana
(repetition of the Divine Name) is this:
it is possible to acquire various
Siddhis (occult powers) through Yoga
(spiritual practice) and Tapas
(penance). And there is every likelihood
of the Lord being forgotten when these
powers come. Blinded by this pride, a
person might even let go of the basic
victory won by his/her spiritual
practices. This is not the case with
remembrance of the Name, repetition of
the Name, and meditation; no such
dangers beset these paths. These three
paths make Prema (Love) grow in people
more and more. Through love, Shanti
(Peace) is achieved. Once peace of mind
is achieved, all other conditions are
automatically attained.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Riches are needed to secure any article in
the world. With riches, articles are
acquired, so it follows that the riches are
superior to the articles obtained by means
of them, right? With riches, one can get any
article, any time. So too, it is by means of
the riches of the Divine Name that the
article, Divine Form, is to be earned. If
the riches of the Divine Name are steadily
accumulated, the Lord can be realised
through the path of meditation, easily and
without difficulty.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Tuesday, May 24,
2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There is oil in the sesame seed. There is
butter in milk. There is water underground.
There is fire latent in wood. Similarly, the
Omnipresent God is in the human body and the
human mind. When one seeks to separate Him
and identify Him, one has to make efforts
and do Sadhana (spiritual exercise). Then,
as a consequence of the effort and the
Sadhana one will realise that God is oneself
and there is no difference between the two
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The Lord and His Name are both one, but the
sweetness of the Name is seldom found in the
Form. When the name of the flower, rose, is
remembered, its fragrance, tender petals, and
deep colour spring to memory; its thorns and the
trouble one has undergone to get the flower are
all forgotten. Instead, if its origin and
previous story are considered, and if the plant,
leaves, and branches are taken into account, the
flower —the most important, most beautiful, and
most attractive part— is likely to be forgotten
and only the rest of the plant is discussed
about. Crave for the Lord's Name rather than the
Form.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Sunday, May 22, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
There is milk in the body of the cow. The milk has
ghee (clarified butter) latent in it. But the cow
cannot derive any strength through that ghee. The
milk has to be taken out of the animal, it has to be
boiled, and a little sour curd poured into it in
order to curdle it. Then, when the milk is
transformed into curds, it has to be churned and
butter separated and rolled. Afterwards, the butter
has to be melted and clarified, to get the ghee. The
ghee thus prepared can be fed to the cow and then,
it would be rendered stronger. So too, God is
omnipresent. Yet, He is not amenable to individuals,
unless they undertake Sadhana (spiritual exercises).
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Each actor must be conscious of God's presence behind
the screen of Maya (illusion); each must be anxious to
catch the faintest suggestion He might give, keeping a
corner of the eye always on Him and having the ear
pitched to catch His voice. Instead of this, if a person
forgets the plot and the story (that is to say, the work
for which one has come and the duties that appertain
thereto), neglects to watch the presence behind the
screen, and simply stands dumb on the stage, the
audience will laugh at their folly and charge the person
with spoiling the show. For these reasons, every actor
who has to play the role of a person on the world stage
must first learn the lines well and then, remembering
the Lord behind the screen, await His orders. The
attention must be on both: the lines one learned for the
role and the stage manager’s directions. Meditation
alone gives one this concentration and this awareness.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Friday, May 20, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Some are born healthy and some others, unhealthy. Some lead
prosperous, carefree lives, while others toil throughout
their lives in dire poverty. Certainly, it can be argued
that there are signs enough of the partiality that the
Creation or Creator reveals. Such inference may even appear
justified from the ordinary man’s point of view. The pure
stream of spiritual culture declares that this is not true
at all! God is not the cause of either misery or joy, of
good fortune or bad! Then, who brings about the evil and the
good? The answer is—we ourselves! Rain falls equally on
ploughed land and on unploughed. Only the ploughed land
derives benefit therefrom! The clouds are not to blame. The
fault lies in the ignorant idler who lets his land lie
fallow. The grace of God is ever at hand. It has no ‘more or
less,’ no ups or downs. We draw upon it, more or less, or
let it go by, or use it for our good.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
All living beings are actors on this stage. They make their exit
when the curtain is rung down or when their part is over. On
that stage, one may play the part of a thief, another may be
cast as a king, a third may be a clown, and another a beggar.
For all these characters in the play, there is only One who
gives the cue! The prompter will not come upon the stage and
give the cue, in full view of all. If He does so, the drama will
lose interest. Therefore, standing behind a screen at the back
of the stage, He gives the cue to all the actors, regardless of
their role — be it dialogue, speech, or song— just when each is
in most need of help. In the same way, the Lord is behind the
screen on the stage of Prakriti (Creation), giving the cue to
all the actors for their various parts.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The scriptures from the sacred texts describe the codes of conduct
for the people during the various stages of life as well as when
they occupy various statuses in society. These are adored by
followers of all religions. Everyone should consider social codes
and individual guidelines given by the prophets and seers as
valuable and binding. We must continue to revere them as regulations
set up for the good of society and the progress of mankind. For, we
must admit that they were framed by Mahapurushas, outstanding sages
and well-wishers of the people.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Lord Buddha's emphasis was entirely on purity in every aspect of daily
life. Purity in vision, purity in thought, purity in speech and purity
in action. He considered the spirit of sacrifice as the true Yajna
(sacred offering). Sacrifice is the means for attaining Nirvana, freedom
from the bondage of mundane existence. Buddha was totally opposed to
anyone being forced to lead a worldly life against his will. The
Buddhist prayer must be properly understood. When the Buddhists say: "Buddham
sharanam gachchaami, Dharmam sharanam gachchaami, Sangham sharanam
gachchaami," the real meaning of the prayer is: One must divert one’s
Buddhi (intellect) towards Dharma (right conduct). And right conduct
should be aimed at serving society. When this is done, society gets
purified.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The Divine is the only kith and kin of the Yogis (spiritually advanced souls). They know no other. They do not entertain any other urge, attachment, or desire. God is their all in all. They will not be affected by grief or joy, failure or success. They experience only one unbroken, unchallenged stream of bliss. For those firmly established in this state, the world and its ups and downs appear trivial and illusory. They counter the pulls of the senses and face the fascinations of the world without any agitation of mind. They are also vigilant against the temptations held before them by the senses, and turning them aside, they approach the Divine and seek strength and solace there. Their actions, thoughts, and words reveal the vision they have experienced. This is the Paramartha Drishti, the Supravision, where all the five elements are present as the Divine itself and all beings, man, beast, bird, and worm are emanations from God and therefore fully Divine.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Friday, May 13, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Prakriti (Nature) is the basis of everything in the universe. It is the basis of creation and existence. Men and women, beasts and birds, trees and plants, are all inseparable from nature. In this endless creation, the active element is the Purusha, the Lord. This truth has to be experienced, so that it will not slip away from consciousness, and the discipline needed for this is repetition of the Divine Name and meditation. This Prakriti is like a sea. When the sea becomes slightly rough, ships turn into hollow reeds. You can never cross this sea by your own effort, alone. The Lord’s grace is essential. So pray for that raft of Divine grace, and when you secure it, you can reach the shore in a trice.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Education sans wisdom, wisdom bereft of discrimination, action without discretion, erudition lacking sagacity, power not justified by credentials, statements not based on truth, music wanting in melody, adoration not sustained by devotion, a person devoid of common sense and character, a student not endowed with humility - these serve no useful purpose. In addition to knowledge derived from the sacred texts, one should earn wisdom through experience. Knowledge without personal experience is futile.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Dwell always on noble thoughts. When air fills a balloon, it takes the form of the balloon. The mind assumes the form of the objects with which it is attached. If it gets fixed on petty things, it becomes petty; if on grand things, it becomes grand. The camera takes a picture of whatever it is pointed at; so take care before you click. Discriminate before you develop attachment. When you develop attachment towards family, wealth, properties, etc., you will come to grief when these decline. But if you develop attachment towards God, you will grow in love and splendour.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
It is pure love that bestows liberation. You should endeavour to attain this holistic love. To attain liberation, people undertake all sorts of spiritual practices, but love is the undercurrent of all spiritual endeavours. Bhakti (devotion) is a spiritual practice based on love. Devotion is not merely singing Bhajans or performing sacred rituals. True devotion is a direct flow of selfless and unconditional love from your heart to God. In the spiritual practices that people undertake, there is some amount of selfishness. Offer your love to God devoid of the least trace of selfishness or desire. The annihilation of desire is verily liberation.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Monday, May 09, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The recognition of one's innate Divinity and the regulation of one's daily life in accordance with that Truth are the guiding stars for those who are caught in the currents and cross currents of strife and struggle. Without that Atma Jnana (spiritual awareness), life becomes a meaningless farce, a mockery. It is the acquisition of that awareness that makes life earnest, sweet and fruitful.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Sunday, May 08, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Godhead expressed itself initially as the five elements: the sky, the wind, the fire, the water and the earth. All creation is but a combination of two or more of these in varying proportions. The characteristic natures of these five elements are: sound, touch, form, taste and smell, cognized by the ear, the skin, the eye, the tongue and the nose. Now, since these are saturated with the divine, one has to use them reverentially and with humility and gratitude. Use them intelligently, to promote the welfare of others and yourself; use them with moderation and in the loving service of the community.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Saturday, May 07, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Dharma is universal. There is a test that may be applied to any action to determine if it is according to Dharma. Let not your deeds harm or injure another. This flows from the recognition that the divine spark is the same in every form, and if you injure another you are injuring the same divinity that is in yourself. Dharma enables you to come to the recognition that anything that is bad for another form is also bad for you. The test of Dharmic action is stated very clearly in saying: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Friday, May 06, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Revere your mother and Motherland. This is the teaching that our scriptures have been propagating since ages. The Vedas say “Maathru devo bhava”, revere your mother as God. This applies even to your country of birth, your motherland. Revere your country and follow its culture. Revere your mother, who has brought you up with love, care and sacrifice. However famous one may be, if one does not revere one’s mother, one is not deserving of respect. A person whose heart is so hard that it does not melt at the pleadings of the mother deserves nothing but ridicule.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
] Date: Thursday, May 05, 2011
Cultivate the atmosphere of love and cooperation, and you can ensure joy for ever more. Seek ways of working together for the common good. Ahamkaaram and Mamakaaram - the sense of I and Mine - these scotch love and cooperation. Reduce them to the minimum and then start serving the needy and the distressed. Service is best built on the strong foundation of Tat Tvam Asi (That thou art). There is no other; there is only One. Many kites fly high; but the same air keeps all of them aloft. The pots of water in which the Sun is reflected may be many, but the Sun is One and remains unaffected even when the pots break or the water is dried up. Understand that all help you render is therefore help given to yourself; all service is to the Self alone.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Wednesday, May 04, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Atma is like the control room. Once you gain access to the ‘control room’, all your senses and the mind will be under your control. When the main switch of the house is turned on, the bulbs in all the rooms will glow. The Atma is like the main switch and the senses are like the bulbs in different rooms. These rooms are of your own making. Each room is separated from the other by a wall. Once the walls are demolished, only one big hall remains. Body attachment is like the wall that separates one from the other and which comes in the way of realizing the Self. Once this wall is broken down, you will realize the infinite and immortal Self.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Love should not be rationed, on the basis of caste, creed or economic status, or intellectual attainment of the recipient. It should flow full and free, regardless of consequence, for, it is one's nature of love, to seek out the dry dreary wastes, which love can water and make fertile.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Date: Monday, May 02, 2011
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Like food to a starving man, like showers on a parched field, the Vedic science of spiritual self-discovery is the life-giving succour for a society that is sliding down to destruction having lost its hold on truth, morality, peace and love. You are the instruments in the spread of Vedic truth among the farthest corners of this vast land; you are the chosen ones! You have to show by precept and by example that the path of self-realization is the path to perfect joy. On you lies a great responsibility; the responsibility of demonstrating by your calmness, composure, humility, purity, virtue, courage and conviction under all circumstances, that the Sadhana (spiritual practices) you follow has made you a better, happier and more useful person. Practice and demonstrate, do not simply assert in words and deny in deeds.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
Saturate every breath of yours with love. Love knows no fear. Fear drags man into falsehood, injustice and evil. Love does not crave for praise. Only those who have no Love in them itch for reward and reputation. Love is its own reward. When you are eager to place offerings before the Lord, let it be love instead of mere material objects. Love is no merchandise; do not bargain about its cost. Let it flow clear from the heart, as a stream of Truth, a river of wisdom. Let it not emanate from the head, nor from the tongue. Let it emerge, full and free, from the heart.
BABA
[
Mensaje de la
Pizarra de Prashanti Nilayam - En Español
]
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