Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam, Dec. 13th, 2005

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Bhakthi (devotion) is defined as a means of discovering the Divine

reality within each being. Four steps are laid down in the scriptures

to help man succeed in this effort - discrimination between the

permanent and the ephemeral; desisting from pandering to the senses;

control over one's feelings, thoughts and pursuits, and incessant

yearning for liberation from all bonds. Bhakthi is the urge which

manifests as all these four endeavours. It directs man to have God

ever in mind and to cultivate love for God within him.

-SAI BABA