Divine guidance of Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba â€“ 12

February 3, 2010

What is the most important quality we must possess?

Develop Love for one and all. Love, Love, Love! That is the only property that will last with you forever. You do not need anything greater than love and there is nothing more important than love. Plunge into service with a feeling, "Service is God, Service is my life!" Service should not be undertaken with an expectation of remuneration. Money comes and goes, but morality comes and grows. Do not be elated when you get money and do not be depressed when you lose money. The difference between money and morality is, "Money comes and goes", whereas "Morality comes and grows". God is always with you, above you and behind you. Develop this firm faith in your heart. God's grace is not transitory. He will always protect you. He

will always be with you.

What are the marks of a person developing progressive pure will?

Luster in the face, splendor in the eye, a determined look, noble voice, large-hearted charity of feeling and unwavering goodness - these are signposts of a developing and progressing Will-Force. A mind without agitations, a joyous and unblemished outlook - these are the marks of a person in whom peace has taken root. A spiritual aspirant can pray and ask from the Lord, the gift of such virtues and peace necessary for their growth. In fact, the spiritual aspirant, has as his only capital, prayer, for earning any of his/her goals.

What are the sign-posts to identify if we are progressing on the spiritual path?

You must have calm thoughts. Only then can your mind experience equanimity. It is just a question of the discipline of the mind, difficult in the beginning, but once mastered, capable of conquering all troubles and worries. An unruffled mind is very important for every aspirant. It is one of his beneficial qualities. Strive to gain it, though you may fail in earlier attempts. Such a mind gives real strength and happiness. Do not yield to despair, cowardice or helplessness. Even if a calamity befalls, you must not lose heart. The mind must be ever pure, untarnished, calm, and full of courage. No weeping for the past, no faltering in the performance of the task at hand - this is the true mark of a spiritual aspirant. Be prepared to gladly have any obstacle in your path. Only when you confront them, you can

realize the goal to achieve everlasting peace.