Divine guidance of Sai - 3.

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Divine guidance of Sai – 3

How can we use the power of discrimination to attain Divinity?

Do not cultivate excessive desires. It is natural for people to have some desires, but one has to enquire which one of these desires is good and which one causes harm. Unfortunately, this sense of discrimination is lost in present times. All these desires, which are the result of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and Matsarya (Desire, Anger, Greed, Delusion, Pride and Envy), have their origin in the mind. When you marry a girl, you develop love for her in the beginning. After sometime, if for any reason, she goes against your wishes, you develop hatred for her. Your anger and hatred will ultimately land you in difficulties. If you reduce your desires and expectations, you will be able to lead a happy married life. "Less Luggage, More Comfort" makes travel a pleasure.

Hence, reduce the luggage of your desires.

What is the important step we must make in our journey to the Divine?

All those who achieved greatness in any field, be it education or science or any other discipline have been able to do so, solely on the basis of their conduct. Neither physical strength, nor wealth, nor even intellectual ability can make one respected and honoured. It is the way one lives that confers honour and dignity on them. Therefore, it is only through our actions that we should strive to realize the Divine. Without right conduct, all other spiritual activities are of no avail. Hence, everyone should acquire good and sacred qualities if he/she yearns to realize God. Entertain proper thoughts and realize that we are all in God's Home. The whole universe is the mansion of the Lord.

What are some expert techniques to control the vagaries of the mind and the blossoming of Divinity in us?

Many ideas take shape in the human heart. They wander to the very ends of the eight directions. Some, within these many ideas, are mutually supportive; others are mutually destructive. But you must not leave them free. You must have the cleverness to canalize them, and discipline the senses to sub-serve one high purpose. It is not enough if you have cleverness. You must also engage in the control and subjugation of the mental faculties. This is very essential for the blossoming of the Divine Soul within you. In addition, you must also move with elders who are experienced in the sublimation of the vagaries of the mind.