Man is but the reflection of God. Humanity is very proximate to Divinity; but man seldom recognises this nearness. He allows his mind to lower him into the animal level, from which he struggled upward through many births. A diamond
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 20th May 2022
The Lord values the mental attitude behind each act. Yad bhavam tad bhavati – what you feel, that you become! Transmute every act into an item of worship and derive maximum joy. Sai is in every being; so, do not
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 19th May 2022
The Lord and His name are both one, but the sweetness of the name is seldom found in the form! When the name of the flower, rose, is remembered, its fragrance, tender petals, and deep colour spring to memory; its
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 18th May 2022
There is in everyone a spark of truth; none can live without that spark. There is in everyone a flame of love; life becomes a dark void without it. That spark, that flame, is God, for He is the source
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 17th May 2022
This is not devotion – this holding a garland in the hand and indulging in paltry conversation in holy places. I do not want nor do I appreciate anyone bringing flowers and fruits into My presence. Bring Me the fragrant
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 16th May 2022
Buddha realised that self-realisation cannot be attained through penance or prayers or austerities. Buddha emphasised the importance of developing good vision (samyak drishti). Good vision leads to good thoughts, good speech and good action. He laid stress on association with
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 15th May 2022
People talk about spiritual exercises and waste their lives. All these pursuits are a waste of time. It is enough if you develop sacred feelings. The chief sadhana (spiritual exercise) consists of getting rid of bad thoughts and cultivating good
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 14th May 2022
Man is misusing the talents given to him by the Divine. He is giving free vent to the six cardinal vices of lust, anger, greed and so on. They are not the gifts of the Divine. They have been fostered
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 13th May 2022
“Manava seva is Madhava seva” – service of man is service of God. But, when? When you feel in the depth of your heart that the person whom we serve is a wave of the same sea from which you
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 12th May 2022
Ravana used to repeat the five-syllable Shiva Mantra “Namah Shivaya” constantly but did not give up any of his demonic qualities, because recitation was done mechanically. On the other hand, Prahlada, though the son of a demon, repeated Narayana Mantra