THIS is the age of science and technology. On the one side astonishing progress has been made in the fields of plastics, electronics and computers. Scientists have also made wonderful discoveries in the spheres of atomic energy and space exploration. Moreover man is sending out into space artificial satellites. Enormous energy and expenses are being devoted for investigating the mysteries of the atom. But there is no comparable concern for developing human behaviour In the competition for over-reaching each other, men are immersed in selfishness and are pursuing wrong courses. Politics and economics are bedevilled by crises. Men are riven by caste and religious conflicts. The appetite for power and position has become insatiable. These are causing the disintegration of the sacred land of Bharat. Indiscipline is rampant in the student world.
What is the reason for the divergence between scientific progress on the-one side and the social and moral decline of man on the other? What the wo...
Like the reflection that does not adhere to the mirror, Like the water on the lotus leaf that is unattached to it, Sins do not adhere to the man of devotion. Birth and death revolve together Like the two wheels of a cart; If one goes, Creation itself will come to a stop; This is the secret of Creation on earth. STUDENTS! Embodiments of Divine Love! "Ekoham Bahusyam" (I am One; let me become manifold). By the divine will of Prajapathi, two pairs were created; the subtle and the gross, the inert and consciousness. By the union of the two, the entire cosmos, consisting of animate and inanimate objects, was created. After Kabandhi had heard from the sage Pippalada the secret about the origin of creation, he felt extremely happy and satisfied. Then, Bhargava from Vidarbha approached the sage and asked him reverentially: "The cycle of birth and death seems to go on endlessly All the sastras declare that death is inevitable for everyone who is born, and birth is inevitable for everyone who...
In the most sacred land of Bharat, Patience is the greatest virtue.Among all disciplines, the shining jewel of Truth is the highest penance.The sweet fee ling pervading our landIs the mother's love.Honour is more important than life itself.But these ideals of India have been destroyed by The adoption of foreign values.Unbridled freedom is a dangerous sword.Alas! What has happened to India?As an elephant is unaware of its own strength, Such is the state of our countrymen today.Performing charity and sacrifices ceaselessly, Acquiring knowledge and power,Harnessing crops, ruling over lands - Such actions are merely for filling the stomach.Why suffer in so many ways?Don't worms, birds and beasts live for the stomach as well?Knowing that satisfaction can be got without worldly joys,If man does not strive to reach the goal, He is only inferior to other living beings.How can he be superior?
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STUDENTS! Embodiments of Divine Love! It is only when the process of creation is understood in terms of the close relationship between the Brahmam (Omni-Self) and man can Brahma-Vidya (the Divine knowledge of the Supreme) be attained. Brahman represents the Infinite. From this Infinite, Akasa (ether or sound) emerged. From Akasa came Vayu (air), from Air, Tejas (Fire), from Tejas, water and from water, the earth. From the earth came the Oshadhayah (herbal plants), from the plants, food, from food, Purusha (man). When the advent of man through this process is understood, it will be clear that man came from the Infinite.
The term Brahmananda is a compound word composed of Brahma and Ananda. When this compound word is examined in its two parts, it will be 'seen that Brahma is different from Ananda. When this Ananda (bliss) is united with Brahmam, it becomes Brahmananda. Hence, it is evident that there is an inextricable association between man and Brahmam (the Omni-Sel...
Creation emerges from TruthAnd merges back into Truth.There is no place without Truth.All that exists is a manifestation of pure, unsullied Truth.
Truth is one, but seers describe it in various ways (Ekam sat viprah bahuda vadanti). Truth is not the property of any one person. It is not related to a particular country, religion, or era. People of all times and places have equal right to attain the Truth.
Truth does not follow anyone - all must follow Truth. The forefather of mankind, Manu, taught this fact. The word manuja (man) means “one born of Manu”. Manu also decreed that one must be prepared to sacrifice everything for Truth. However, people yield to the pressures of situations and give up Truth for everything else!
Speak the pleasant truth
People perceive Truth as their enemy and derive enjoyment from falsehood. They endeavour to understand everything except the Truth. All pleasures and prosperity emerge from Truth alone. Since ancient times, kings ruled only with the streng...
Where do you search endlessly, O crazy mind, For the vision of the Lord?Brahman is within you!Recognise this truth and see Him within yourself.Sai’s words reveal the path of Truth.Love cannot be grown on trees,Nor can it be traded in a market.Be he a King or a commoner, only when he gives up egoAnd becomes a man of sacrifice, Will he know the divine Principle.
Embodiments of the divine Atma!
Every pilgrim travelling on the path of life is granted certain instruments (karanas) to pursue righteousness (dharma). These instruments are the mind, speech, ears, eyes, nose, hands and feet. Three objects are essential for any achievement in this world: instrument (karanam), cause (karanam), and doer (karta). The one who uses the instrument is the doer. That which is used is the instrument. The desire of the doer is the cause. A person’s primary duty is to know the unity of instrument, cause, and doer.
We say that the eyes see, the ears hear, and the tongue speaks. If so, what happens afte...
IN the Tretha Yuga , the Emperor Janaka performed a great Yajna (sacrificial rite) to make known to the world the value of yajnas and yagas, japa and tapas and arouse in men the consciousness of their divinity. He invited many sages, seers, yogis and scholars to attend the yajna. The yajna was performed successfully.
On the last day, Janaka organised a grand assemblage of sages and savants. He invited whoever was a Brahmavetha (Knower of Brahman) to come forward. Among the sages and scholars present several doubts cropped up. Yajnavalkya alone came forward without any doubt or hesitation.
Janaka had arranged for a thousand richly caparisoned cows to be presented to the Knower of Brahman. Yajnavalkya directed his disciples to lead all the cows to his ashram. At that stage, the high priest of the sacrifice, Aswala, got up and said: “Yajnavalkya! It is only after demonstrating that you are Knower of the Brahman will you be entitled to take the cows to your ashram." Responding to thi...
DEAR Students! There is no disease equal to greed. There is no greater enemy than anger. There is no misery than poverty. There is no happiness greater than wisdom. Man is ignoring these sacred truths. Faith in God has been replaced by disrespect for reverence and righteousness. Atheism is rampant and preceptors are not honoured. Devotion is at a discount and the ancient wisdom is being given up these days. In education character has reached its nadir. "I am in the Light. I am the Light. The Light is in Me. The Light is Myself." When this awareness arises in the heart, it will lead to oneness with Brahmam. The Vedas are the most ancient among the world's scriptures. They are a vast storehouse of wisdom. They enabled man to have an over-view of the universe. Historically, they are the earliest known book of knowledge. They are the roots of human culture and striving. Manu has declared: "Everything is derived from the Vedas." All knowledge, all the principles of right living, all quali...
To attain the state of the Supreme Lord of all (Purushottama), we must entertain pure feelings and engage in pure actions. Appreciate one truth, and you have understood everything. What is this truth? This is what Saunaka asked Sage Angirasa, “Swami! What is the concept that, knowing it, I will know everything? What is the sight that, having seen I, I will have seen everything? What magnificient experience is equal to experiencing everything? What is so divine, ever new?” Angirasa replied, “Knowledge of the Atma (Brahma Vidya) alone is true. All other education is illusory.” Art, music, literature, sculpture, botany, zoology, physics, chemistry - all pertain to the ephemeral world. Do these sciences grant us true knowledge (vijnana)? No, no. Enquire calmly. These subjects are meant only for earning a living. True education must cater to true knowledge, spiritual wisdom. Only knowledge of the Atma qualifies as true education by this criterion.
What is knowledge of the Atma (Brah...
Trees bear fruit for the benefit of others.Rivers flow to help others.Cows give milk in the interest of others.This body has been given to serve others.
Embodiments of Love!
Trees do not eat their own fruits. They bear them for others. They are full of selflessness. Rivers also do not drink their own water. They offer themselves to the people subsisting on them. Out of concern for people, cows yield milk. They do not drink it themselves. However, people have forgotten that they acquired this body for helping others. They follow, instead, the narrow-minded path of selfishness.
People do not have even a thousandth of the sacrifice demonstrated by trees, rivers, and cows. From waking to sleeping... selfishness, selfishness, selfishness. What is the reason for the deplorable state of our country? Selfishness alone. Yes, selfishness and selfinterest are necessary. But, there cannot be lasting good without limits (Nah sreyo niyamam vina). Selfishness must be within limits. A selfish person c...
