Fill Your Heart With Noble Feelings

This Motherland of ours gave to the world
Noble souls renowned in all the continents. 
It is the land, which ousted the 
Foreign rulers and achieved freedom. 
This Bharat is reputed for its scholarship. 
It is the sacred land, which stood forth 
As the exemplar in the realms of music, 
literature and sacred lore; 
Born in the land of Bharat**,** 
noted for its fine arts and natural beauty, 
Oh, devotees! It is your bounden duty to foster 
The glory and prosperity of the Motherland.
(Telugu poem)

Divinity is more resplendent than the sun, 
Purer than the purest snow, 
Subtler than the sky and space,
And is immanent in all living beings. 
Divinity pervades the microcosm and 
the macrocosm. 
God is unattached, though He is present in all. 
You are in Brahman and Brahman is in you. 
In fact, you and Brahman are one. 
What else is to be conveyed?
(Telugu poem)

Embodiments of Love!

Bharat is the birthplace of spirituality, righteousness, charity, non-violence and peace. Adherence to those qualities as observed in Bharat is not found elsewhere. It is the birthplace of Sapta Rishis (seven sages) and the first poet, Valmiki. This is the sacred land ruled by the very embodiment of dharma, Rama. This is the land where the Celestial Song, the Geeta was sung by Krishna. It is the land where the oneness of the individual soul and the Cosmic Soul was proclaimed. There is no other land like Bharat, the land of sacredness, righteousness and peace. Truth permeates the atmosphere of Bharat. Compassion pervades the dust of Bharat. Love fills the Ganges of Bharat. Forbearance dwells in the heart of man in this land. Such noble, Divine, unique qualities are manifest in Bharat alone.

The Divine Magnetic Power

God is all-powerful and all-pervasive. "Sarvam khalvidam Brahma" (Verily all is Brahman). An inquiry into science and spirituality will reveal that both affirm the same truth. The existence of God is visualized by science in the form of electric, magnetic, laser, radio, heat and light waves, which are all-pervasive. This is the direct evidence for the existence of God. Divinity is present in the food you eat, the water you drink and the air you breathe. There is no place in this world devoid of magnetism. What is a magnet? It is not merely the one that attracts iron fillings; everything in this world is suffused with magnetism. Mother is a magnet for the child and vice-versa. Similarly, husband and wife are attracted to each other. Grass is the magnet for the cow. Flower is the magnet for the honeybee. When we investigate on these lines, it is evident that everything is governed by the principle of magnetism. Vedanta declared, "Ramayati iti Rama" (that which attracts is the Principle of Rama). The magnetic power acts as the link between that which is manifested and that which is unmanifested. The philosophers term it as Divine magnetic power, whereas the scientists term it as Bio-cosmic or Super Power. Therefore, scientists as well as Vedantins experience the same Divine power in different names and forms.

Experiencing The Omnipresent Divinity

In this visible fleeting world, there are many mysterious powers unknown to man. These are referred to as transcendental and hidden powers; not all can understand them. Every creature is endowed with Divine power. That is why I always address you as Divyatma Svarupulara (embodiments of Divine Atma). Doctors are unable to comprehend the secrets and mysteries of the human body. Take, for example, the tongue. There are 40,000 taste buds in the tongue. There are 25,000 buds that generate heat in the tongue. The eye, which is hardly an inch in size, can cognize 13 crore types of light rays. There are millions and millions of cells in your body. Each cell is Divine and contains your complete form. Is it not awe-inspiring? Whose creation is this? This is the transcendental power of Divinity.

It is foolish to consider Divinity to be non-existent. Those who are not able to understand this transcendental power deny the existence of God. Do not pretend to know what you do not know in reality. No one has any right to deny the existence of God. "Munde Munde Matir Bhinnah" (opinions differ from person to person). Each has his own faith.

‘No’ is the reply for those that say ‘no’. 
‘Yes’ is the reply for those who say ‘yes’. 
‘No’ and ‘Yes’ pertain to you, 
But for Sai, it is always ‘yes’, ‘yes’, ‘yes’.
(Telugu poem)

All Powers Are Latent In Man

People tend to deny the existence of all that is formless. The fact that radio waves are invisible does not mean that they are non-existent. The programme that is being broadcast at the Delhi Radio Station can be heard anywhere if the radio is tuned to that frequency. Human body can be compared to a radio. It has to be tuned to the formless God in order to experience Him. Human body is a computer, which has so many hidden secrets. The mind is like a television set. Many names and forms are displayed in it. Body is a generator. The sum and substance of all this is that all powers are latent in man.

Einstein showed that matter could be converted into energy and energy into matter. Energy is all-encompassing. Newton said, energy could neither be created nor destroyed. However, energy could be converted from one form to another. Philosophers explained this in varied ways.

God has neither birth nor death, He has neither beginning nor end, He is present everywhere; He is the eternal witness.

Modern scientists are not able to comprehend this truth. What they have known and understood is just a fraction of the totality. What is awareness? It is total understanding. Total understanding denotes knowing and experiencing the omnipresence of Divinity.

The Prime Minister Vajpayee, who spoke earlier, has made a mention of the efforts being made by the people to attain Moksha (liberation). What is the meaning of Moksha? Moha Kshaya is Moksha (Absolute detachment is liberation). What does this mean? Air mixes with air, fire mixes with fire, water mixes with water easily. Similarly, God is the very form of Light. Become light yourself. You will become one with the cosmic light. God is formless. In order to merge in the formless God, you have to give up identification with the body. Concentrate on the principle of Atma. When you are always attached to the body, how can you realize the Atma, the Cosmic Principle? Concentrate on the Atma. Only then your conscience will merge with the cosmic consciousness. This unification is called Sayujya (merger with the Divine).

Only ONE Is The Hero, That Is Divinity

“_Ekatma Sarva bhutantaratma_” (the same Atma dwells in all beings). There is only One, but has been attributed by different names and forms. Only One exists. Zero gains value when one precedes it. World, life, sun, moon, sky and everything else is zero. Only one is the hero, that is Divinity. Man (who is inherently Divine) becomes zero if he forgets God.

Embodiments of Love!

God is not separate from you. You are God. Enquire and understand this truth. If the whole life is spent in research and experiments, when are you going to practice? Individuals may differ in names, forms and attitudes, but the Atma remains unchanged. Water is referred to by different names in different languages. It is called ‘_Neeru_’ in Telugu, ‘_Pani_’ in Hindi, ‘_Tanni_’ in Tamil, ‘_Vari_’ in Sanskrit. Names vary, but water remains unchanged. Similarly, God has different names and forms, but the Atmic Principle remains the same. This Atma is common in one and all, and is termed as conscience, which has originated from consciousness. Be it theist, atheist, theist-atheist, atheist-theist, all have to admit this fact. Be it a Bhogi (one of worldly pleasures), Rogi (one of disease), Yogi (one with equal-mindedness), Viragi (one of detachment) or Anuragi (one of attachment), Atmic Principle is the same in all.

The body can be compared to a color balloon. Balloons differ in their size and color, but air within them is one and the same. The same air is present inside as well as outside the balloon. The air within the balloon can be compared to conscience and the all-pervasive air to consciousness. When more and more air is blown into the balloon, ultimately the balloon bursts and the air within (conscience) merges with the air outside (consciousness). Similarly, expand your love so that the balloon of your body attachment bursts and the conscience within merges with the consciousness outside. The difference between conscience and consciousness is only in quantity, not in quality.

Attraction Of Love Is Divinity

The power of attraction is divinity. A small example: Thousands have gathered here today. Who has invited you? No invitations have been sent. Then how have you come here? Your love for Swami is the main cause. Nobody has brought you here by force. You all know this. People are brought in lorries for political meetings. In spite of repeatedly requesting you not to come, you still come here. Attraction of love is Divinity. This is the Divine magnet.

Here is a similar illustration from the Ramayana. Janaka resolved to give his daughter Sita in marriage to one who could lift the Shiva Dhanassu (bow) as done by his daughter. As Sita was Bhoojata (daughter of Mother Earth), she had the magnetic power inherent in her, which enabled her to lift the Shiva Dhanassu effortlessly. It was only the Divine magnet Rama, who could lift the bow and string it. This Divine magnet is present in one and all; the difference lies only in intensity. This intensity can be developed only through love. Cultivate the sense of unity that I and you are one. Experience the bliss of unity. God is in you. You are God. When you recognize this truth, there will be no scope for doubts of any kind.

The Mistake Lies In Your Vision, Not In Creation

Praise and censure are reflections of the inner being. A virtuous one never criticizes others. It is only the mean who indulge in such unsacred activities. The color you see depends on the color of the glasses you wear. Wear the glasses of love, and you will see love all around. The mistake lies in your vision, not in creation. Do not attach importance to criticism. If someone criticizes you loudly, it goes into the thin air. If he accuses you within, it goes back to him. Is he criticizing your body? The body is inert. Is he criticizing the Atma? The same Atma dwells in both. It amounts to criticizing one’s own self. One who realizes this fact is the true seeker of truth.

Man does not recognize hundreds of faults present within him. But he tends to point out the most insignificant one in others. The bad in you is reflected as the bad in others. Correct yourself in the first instance. Only then your mind will become pure. So, develop sacred thoughts. Man has got many powers in him. Here is a small example. When I went to East Africa, Dr. Patel, a great devotee, gifted a hairbrush made of iron to Me. When I comb My hair, it automatically gets attracted to the hairbrush. Even boys have witnessed this. Today I am making it public so that you will understand the existence of Divine magnetic power in Me. It is this power that has attracted all of you here. My love is my greatest property.

Love is My form, 
Truth is My breath, 
Bliss is My food, 
My life is my message, Expansion is My life. 
No reason for love, No season for love, 
No birth, no death.
Love Lives By Giving

The Divine power has neither birth nor death. I do not feel elated when praised or depressed or blamed. I treat these dualities of life with equanimity. I am happy both in pleasure and pain. There is only love in Me. My love lives by giving, giving and giving. It never receives. This is the difference between My love and the worldly love, which believes in receiving alone. That is why My love is ever expanding. A small seed becomes a gigantic tree with many branches and fruits. All of them have their origin in the seed. Likewise, out of love has emerged the creation. Love is God, live in love. Develop love. Love everyone wholeheartedly. Only when love is manifested, you will attain self-realization.

In the first instance, develop self-confidence. Self-confidence is the foundation. Self-satisfaction is the wall. Self-sacrifice is the roof. Self-realization is the mansion (of life). Everything is contained in the Self. Self means Atma, the Spirit. With this Atmic Principle acquire spiritual knowledge. The power in spirituality is limitless. The power of love far exceeds the power of the atom bomb. It transforms even those who hate. Develop such sacred love. Only then there will be harmony among Bharatiyas. Chavan, who has spoken earlier, has mentioned that violence is rampant everywhere. The wicked thoughts in men are responsible for this. Once man develops love, there will be no hatred in the community. That is why I tell the students repeatedly:

Start the day with love, 
Fill the day with love, 
Spend the day with love, 
End the day with love; 
This is the way to God.

Same Divine Power Assumes Different Names And Forms

God is the primordial cause for Creation, Organisation and Destruction. The same Divine power assumes different names and forms. For example, we have only one Chief Minister for Andhra Pradesh. Every department is governed by a minister, who is under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister.

Similarly, the whole world rests upon three basic activities–Creation, Organisation and Destruction. The creation aspect is governed by Brahma, organisation by Vishnu and destruction by Shiva. This division of power is essential for the smooth functioning of the world. The collective aspect of the three is God. The word GOD comprises three letters–G, O, D. ‘G’ stands for Generation, ‘O’ stands for Organisation and ‘D’ stands for Destruction. These three aspects of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara constitute God. None can deny the existence of God. If someone argues saying that there is no God, tell him that he has no right to question your conviction. God may not exist for those who deny His existence, but He exists for those who have faith in Him. One may say ‘God is nowhere’. Take the letter ‘w’ away from the word ‘where’ and join it to ‘no’, which will make it, ‘God is now here’. All this is word building.

Understand The Divine Principle

Man is wasting his life with narrow-minded feelings. He is concerned about himself and his family alone. This is contraction of love. Consider the whole world as one family. That is expansion of love. Different countries are like different rooms in the mansion of the world. Consider all those who live in those rooms as your brothers and sisters. When you develop such relationship with your fellow human beings, you will not hate anybody.

Embodiments of Love!

Try to understand the principle of Divinity. In this world, there is none else other than God. Some may say that the world consists of matter and energy. Truly speaking, there is only energy and no matter. Whatever matter you see will be transformed into energy after some time. This is a cloth, it is made of threads. Threads are made from cotton. So, cotton, thread and cloth are one and the same. Similarly, name and form vary, but there is only one fundamental principle, that is Divinity. Today there are many to criticize those who do good, but very few involve themselves in good actions.

Students! Boys and Girls!

You are the emancipators of Bharat and the world. You are the leaders and pleaders of the future. Develop the quality of leadership. “Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu”, (let the whole world be happy). Vajpayee said, “Sarva bhuta hite ratah” (aspire for the welfare of all living beings). Everybody should be healthy and happy. That is My true birthday. Many people have wished Me ‘Happy birthday’. Convey that wish for those who are not happy. Where is the need to wish Me when I am always happy?

Prahlada has said, the father rejoices only when the son earns a good name in the society, not on the day of his birth. Who is ‘Manava’? Manava is the very embodiment of God. ‘Ma’ means ignorance, ‘Na’ means without, ‘Va’ means to conduct oneself. So ‘Manava’ means one who conducts himself free from ignorance. You are Awareness embodied. Act according to the name you bear. It is not enough if you bear the name of Tyagaraja or Rama; you should live up to their ideals.

There are Divine powers in the food that we consume. Every student must take a balanced diet. Orange juice, tomato juice, lime juice and apple juice are very good for health as they have a good deal of acid content in them. Leafy vegetables contain vitamins as well as iron and hence are of high nutritive value. Body should be healthy. With a healthy body, you can undertake any task.

My Birthday Message

You do not need to search for God anywhere. God is immanent in every inch and every hair of your body. That is why when Sita offered her pearl necklace as a token of appreciation, Hanuman bit the pearls of the necklace and threw them away, as they did not resonate with the name of Rama. On being questioned by Sita as to why he had acted in such a manner, Hanuman replied: “You go by the value of the pearls, whereas I listen to the holy sound of the Lord’s name. Any jewel bereft of the name of Rama is as good as a stone for me. Every hair of my body is suffused with the name of Rama”. Therefore, divinity pervades every cell, every hair of Bharatiyas. It is for this reason that many foreigners like Max Mueller desired to be born and die in this sacred land. Having been born in this sacred land of yoga and tyaga, it will be a pity if you do not adhere to these sacred values. Lead the life of a true Bharatiya. Set an ideal for others and make everyone happy. This is My birthday message.

This is the birthday of this body. Truly speaking, I have no birthday. Since all of you assembled here, I am celebrating this day as birthday. This birthday is not important for Me. The day when all of you are happy is My true birthday. I desire nothing. I will be happy when you imbibe Prema, tyaga and yoga and experience divinity therefrom. I wish that you all live an ideal life in peace and security. On this auspicious day, fill your hearts with noble feelings and chant the name of God.

Birthday discourse in Sai Kulwant Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam on 23-11-1998.