The distinction between a human and a demon arises only from qualities. Demons do not have any peculiar physical traits as portrayed in cinemas and books. They are humans also. It is only by qualities that a human becomes a
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 19th June 2023
Truly speaking, human life is holy, sublime, sacred, ever-new, and ever-fresh. Upanishads try to arouse and awaken man into the awareness of this Truth for man is slumbering in ignorance, wrapped in his ego and desires. “Awake and adore the
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 18th June 2023
Prahlada told Hiranyakashipu, “You are committing crimes against society based on the strength of Brahma’s boons. Your ego will ruin you completely. You need humility to attain God. Father! Education without character, worship without sacrifice, wealth without effort, politics without
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 17th June 2023
Control gives power; regulation gives greater strength; discipline reveals Divinity. People pine for happiness. But, can one gain it by allowing a free rein to senses? Can one be happy eating four meals a day, or riding prestigious cars or
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 16th June 2023
Prahlada told Hiranyakashipu that God is present everywhere, as scientists talk about the atom. “Do not fall into doubt that He is here but not there. Wherever you look, you will find Him,” he said. Hiranyakashipu said, “Really? Is God present
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 15th June 2023
Sai devotees should understand the essence of our culture. Sacrifice and service are the two basic elements. There are two ways of God-realisation. One is the path of devotion where the devotee considers himself a servant of God. By repeatedly declaring,
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 14th June 2023
Apart from the exercise of diligence in food consumed, there should be also Daiva chintana (contemplation of the Divine). Because people don’t think of God they are subjected to a lot of misery. Without divine thought, man is harbouring two bad
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 13th June 2023
The true form of knowledge is humility. Eschewing pride and self-conceit, pursue the right goal. Students today are acquiring considerable scientific knowledge. It serves only to promote civilised living in the phenomenal world. But what the students need today is the
Thought for the Day from Prasanthi Nilayam 12th June 2023
Time is infinitely precious. You should not waste even one moment of it. In a man’s life, the period as a student is most valuable and sacred. You should make the best use of it. Milk mixed with water cannot get