The third requisite is discipline. In almost every action in life, the recognised limits and regulations must be observed. This applies equally to the spiritual field. You must observe discipline in matters relating to dress, general behaviour outside the mandir,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 29th April 2022
There are five requisites for developing true devotion. The first quality is Dedication (offering everything to God). Egoism is the bar to developing a spirit of dedication. It manifests itself in various forms of pride – pride of physical strength,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 28th April 2022
Through pure actions, the mind also gets purified. But mere purity of mind is not enough. The mind has to develop concentration. For cultivating concentration, devotion is of great value. Bhakti means getting rid of the separation from Bhagawan. There
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 27th April 2022
Only when envy is eradicated from the human heart will man have self-satisfaction. The contented man enjoys peace. How does envy arise? When one compares oneself with those who are better off, or hold higher office, or score higher marks,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 26th April 2022
The first quality that you have to cultivate is gratitude to the Divine. People are thankful for even small acts of service done to them. Is it not necessary to be grateful to the Divine who has provided us with
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 25th April 2022
You have no right to call yourselves messengers of God if your actions are bad, your thoughts are evil and you preach wrong ideas. Such persons can only be called agents of the devil. From today, “as messengers of God,”
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 24th April 2022
You are all My Limbs, nourished by Me. You constitute the Sai Body. Sai will send you sustenance, wherever you are and whatever your function, provided you give Sai the things Sai considers sweet and desirable like virtue, faith, discipline
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 23rd April 2022
Today in this Kali yuga, while the currents of contradiction and controversy are undermining faith and adoration, the good fortune that has brought you face to face with Me is something for which you must thank your merit won through
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 22nd April 2022
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 (faith). I have not come
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 21st April 2022
Develop broad-mindedness and put aside narrow-mindedness. Even if others trouble you and pose problems for you, bear it with patience believing that it will do you only good. The body, which is made up of five elements, has to fall