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Why I have come
I have come to light the
lamp of love…
“I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it
shines day by day with added lustre. I have not come to speak on behalf of
any particular Dharma (religion), like Hinduism. I have not come on any
mission of publicity for any sect or creed or cause; nor have I come to
collect followers for any doctrine. I have no plan to attract disciples or
devotees into My fold or any fold. I have come to tell you of this
Universal unitary faith, this Atmic principle (principle of the Spirit),
this path of love.”
- Bhagawan’s Discourse on 4th July 1968 in
Nairobi (Kenya, East Africa).
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – VIII, Chapter – 22. Page: 118
This Sai has come in order
to achieve the…
“This Sai has come in order to achieve the supreme task of uniting the
entire mankind as one family through the bond of brotherhood, of affirming
and illumining the Atmic Reality (Reality of the Spirit) of each being in
order to reveal the Divine which is the basis on which the entire Cosmos
rests, and of instructing all to recognise the common Divine Heritage that
binds man to man, so that man can rid himself of the animal in him, and
rise into the Divine, which is his goal.”
- 19th June 1974 in ‘Brindavan’,
Bangalore.
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – XII. Chapter – 38. Page: 229
The Message I Bring
“All religions teach one basic discipline - the removal of the blemish of
egoism from the mind, restraining it from running after trivial joys.
Every religion teaches man to fill his being with the Glory of God, and
evict the pettiness of conceit. It trains him in methods of detachment and
discrimination so that he may aim high and attain liberation. Believe that
all hearts are motivated by the one God; that all faiths glorify Him
alone; that all names in all languages, and all the forms man can conceive
denote the same divine principle; His adoration is best done by means of
love.
Cultivate that Eka-bhava (attitude of Oneness) among men of all creeds,
all countries and all continents. That is the message of love, I bring.
That is the message I wish you to take to heart.”
- 4th July 1968 in Nairobi (Kenya, East
Africa).
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – VIII, Chapter – 22. Page: 118
I have come to help all to
acquire serenity
“I have come to help all to acquire this Sathwic (serene) nature. You
might have heard people talk about My miracles, of My creating this and
giving that, of my fulfilling all your wants, of My curing your illnesses.
But they are not as important as the Sathwa Guna (state of serenity and
calmness) I appreciate, promote and instill. Of course, I confer on you
these boons of health and prosperity, but only so that you might, with
greater enthusiasm and with less interruption, proceed with spiritual
sadhana (pursuit).”
- 25th July 1958 in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh.
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- I, Chapter – 11. Page: 62-63
I have not come to start a
new cult
“You must have noticed that I do not speak about Sai in My discourses, nor
do I sing of Sai during the Bhajan with which I usually conclude My
discourses. And you must have wondered why. Let me tell you the reason. I
do not want the impression to gain ground that I desire this Name and this
Form to be publicised. I have not come to start a new cult, I do not want
people to be misled on this point. I affirm that this form of Sai contains
within it the forms associated with all the names that man uses for the
adoration of the Divine. So, I teach that no distinction should be made
between the names Rama, Krishna, Ishwara, Sai - for they are all My
names.”
- on
17th May 1968 in Mumbai
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- VIII. Chapter – 19. Page: 95-96
On the occasion of the World Conference of
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations.
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- VIII. Chapter – 19. Page: 95-96
Do not propagate My Name
“I do not have the slightest intention to utilise the Seva Samithis
(Service Organisations) for propagating My Name. No! I am content only
when spiritual endeavours and disciplines to elevate and purify man
progress everywhere. It is only through these practices that My universal
reality will be revealed. So, do not limit Me to the boundaries of any one
name and form.
Your aim should be to see the same God in all the Forms that are
worshipped, to adore Him in all the Names, nay, to be conscious of His
presence as the inner motivator of every living being, in every particle
of matter. Do not fall into the error of considering some to be men worthy
of reverence and some unworthy. Sai is in everyone; so, all deserve your
reverence and service. Propagate this truth; that is the function I assign
to the Seva Samithis (Service Organisations).”
- From Bhagawan’s Discourse on the occasion of
World Conference of Shri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations,
- on 17th May, 1968 in Mumbai
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- VIII, Chapter-19. Page: 96
No annihilation now, only
transformation
“Rama, Krishna and other Avatars had to kill one or more individuals who
could be identified as enemies of the dharmic (righteous) way of life, and
thus restore the practice of virtue. But, now, there is no one entirely
good, and so who deserves the protection of God? All are tainted by
wickedness, and so who will survive if the Avatar decides to destroy the
wicked?
Therefore, I have to correct the buddhi (intellect), by various means; I
have to counsel, help, command, condemn and stand by as a friend and
well-wisher to all, so that they may give up evil propensities, and
recognising the straight path, tread it and reach the goal. I have to
reveal to the people the worth of the Vedas, the Shastras (India’s ancient
scriptures) and the other scriptural texts, which lay down the norms of
sacred living.”
- on 23rd Nov 1964, in Prashanthi Nilayam
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – IV, Chapter – 38. Page: 224-225
I am determined to correct
you
“Let me tell you, it is only those who know the scriptures, that can
understand Me. I am determined to correct you only after informing you of
my credentials. That is why I announce My Nature by means of miracles -
that is, acts which are beyond human capacity and human understanding. Not
that I am anxious to show off My powers. The object is to draw you closer
to Me, to cement your hearts to Me. Getting to know Me is also a part of
your destiny.”
- on 24th Nov 1961 in Prasanthi Nilayam
“Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. - II, Chapter-26. Page: 140-141
I only Echo
“If you accept Me and say yes, I too respond and say “yes, yes, yes!” If
you deny Me and say “no”, I also echo “no”. Come, examine, experience and
have faith; that is the method of utilizing Me.”
- Bhagawan’s Discourse on 23rd Nov 1964, 8 PM,
in Prasanthi Nilayam.
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – IV, Chapter – 38. Page: 226
Why should the Lord Himself
incarnate?
When people forget the One and run after the world, there can be no love,
no sacrifice and no spirit of detachment and hence there is a decline in
Dharma. It is then that the Lord takes human form and comes among men to
restore their sense of values. You may ask, why should the Lord Himself
incarnate? Why can He not set about the task of restoring Dharma through
the many minor gods He has at His command?
This question was placed before the courtiers by Akbar himself for, he
laughed at the Hindu idea of the Formless adopting Form, and descending
into the world as an Avatar to save Dharma. Tansen asked for a week's time
to furnish the answer and got it granted by His Imperial Majesty. A few
days later, when he was in the pleasure boat of the Emperor sailing across
the lake with the royal family, Tansen cleverly threw overboard a doll
made to look like the Emperor's little son, crying at the same time, "Oh,
the Prince has fallen into the water!" Hearing this, the Emperor jumped
into the lake to rescue his ‘son’!
Tansen then disclosed that it was only a doll and that the prince was
safe. He allayed the anger of Akbar by explaining that he had perforce to
enact this drama in order to demonstrate the truth of the Hindu belief
that God takes human form to save Dharma, without commissioning some other
entity to carry out that task. Dharma is the son that God loves so dearly.
Akbar could have ordered the many personnel he had on board to jump in and
rescue his son; but his affection was so great and the urgency so acute
that the Emperor himself plunged into the lake to pull out the ‘son’.
The decline of Dharma is so acute...
The decline of Dharma is so acute a tragedy; the intensity of affection
that the Lord has for good men is so great that He Himself comes. The Lord
is Love itself. He comes in human form so that you can talk to Him, move
with Him, serve Him, adore Him, and achieve oneness with Him, so that you
can recognise your kinship with Him.”
- Bhagawan Baba’s Discourse on 13th Dec 1964 in
Venkatagiri,
on the occasion of Prashaanthi Vidwan Mahaasabha.
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- IV, Chapter – 45. Page: 262-263
The pious prayed, and I have
come
“The Lord comes as the Avatar when He is anxiously awaited by saints and
sages. Sadhus (the pious) prayed, and I have come. My tasks are primarily
two: Veda Rakshana and Bhaktha Rakshana - fostering of the Vedas (ancient
Indian spiritual scriptures) and fostering of Bhakthas (devotees).”
- Bhagawan Baba’s Discourse on 25th Jan 1963 in
Prashanthi Nilayam
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol.- III, Chapter – 1. Page: 9-10
Dive deep, get immersed
“You must dive deep into the sea to get at the pearls. What good is it to
dabble among the waves near the shore and swear that the sea has no pearls
in it? So also if you aspire to benefit from the Avatar, dive deep and get
immersed in Him. Half-heartedness, hesitation, doubt, cynicism, listening
to tales, etc. are all of no avail.
Unflinching faith - that alone can bring victory. This is true to any
worldly activity, is it not? How much more true must it be, therefore in
the spiritual field? But if you have already attached yourselves to a
particular Name and Form, do not change it, do not choose another in its
place.”
- Bhagawan Baba’s Discourse on 10th July 1959,
Bangalore
on the occasion of Akhanda Bhajan
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – I, Chapter – 21. Page: 130-131
I have not come for
propaganda…
“I have not come for propaganda or publicity or gathering disciples or
devotees. I am yours and you are Mine. Where then is the need for
publicity? I do not give lectures but ‘mixtures’ for your mental health
and moral re-invigoration. So take My words as medicine for your spiritual
health.”
- Bhagawan Baba’s Discourse on 25th June 1960,
Gokhale Hall, Chennai
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – I, Chapter – 26. Page: 165
This human body has not come
in vain
“Many hesitate to believe that things will improve, that everyone will be
happy and joyful, that the Golden Age will ever dawn. Let me assure you
that this Dharma Swarupa (personification of Righteousness) has not come
in vain. It will succeed in averting the crisis that has come upon
humanity.”
- Bhagawan Baba’s Discourse on 3rd March 1965,
Prashanthi Nilayam
Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – V, Chapter – 11. Page: 70
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