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SAI RAM - WORDS OF GOD
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What is the difference between inner purity and outer
cleanliness? Which of these is more important? Swami explains clearly the difference
between two and shows us the right goal. The body is cleansed by soap and water, but true cleanliness can be achieved only from within. The cleansing of the body may keep physical illness away, but the disease of the mind requires inner cleanliness. A perfume applied to the body might please the company around, but good thoughts and sweet conversation will please them more for a long time. As the soap is for the body, truth is for the speech, both have a high cleansing effort. The mind has to be cleansed by proper education in the crucible of renunciation. Education is the process of gaining illumination - it is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance and doubt. It confers humility and discipline. - Baba - Divine Discourse, February 17, 1980. |
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What is the fundamental truth that we should believe in, in
our journey to the Lord? Swami teaches us kindly with a wonderful example today. Every living being is on a pilgrimage - whether he/she or it is aware or not. The Sun causes clouds in the sky by raising water from the sea as vapour; the waters of the sea fall as rain, the rain water accumulates and flows as streams and rivers, until it merges with the source, the sea. It is faithful to its destiny; it confronts bravely all the hurdles and obstacles on the pilgrim path. Every human being has come into this world as a Messenger of God. - BABA (Divine Discourse, December 25, 1979) |
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What is the difference between what we think and how we
act? How can we steady our conduct and improve ourselves? Swami explains to us in
very clear terms today. Have high ideals. Strive to elevate yourselves. Work to attain the highest goal, God Himself. Whatever the obstacle or the opposition, do not be disheartened. Give up the animal in you, stabilize yourselves in human virtues, and proceed boldly towards the achievement of Divinity. Do not waver - having devotion today, tomorrow seeking sensual gratification, and then the day after, back to devotion again. When something goes wrong, you are filled with despair. When discipline is enforced, you start holding back, and when love is showered, you are first again. This dual attitude must be given up. - BABA (Divine Discourse, March 7, 1978) |
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