Purity & Compassion

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Purity

 

Baba never approved of austerity for the sake of austerity. He

emphasized the need for inner purification than outer austerities. No

amount of physical and external cleansing would serve any purpose if

the man remained impure in mind and heart. Therefore, Baba cautioned

His devotees not to make austerity as an end itself, least they

should indulge in physical mortification. His spiritual radiance

brought about such transformation in the seekers that they inclined

away from the impurities in word, deed or thought. Baba never

preached in this regard, He radiated such influence that absorbed the

impure tendencies and prepared the aspirant to keep himself chaste,

pure, simple and upright, so as to be fit to receive His Grace.

 

Compassion

 

Baba Himself was the epitome of compassion and love. It was

this `love aspect' of Him that He embodied Himself to help the

suffering lot. The warmth of His divine compassion touched all the

creatures equally. Baba often told His devotees, `Never turn away

anybody from your door, be it a human being or animal'. At several

instances He identified Himself with any form like dog, horse, cow or

even a fly, to prove His presence in the consciousness of all the

creatures.

 

O Sai, the Ocean of Compassion bless your children with a drop of

your compassion.

 

 

1. Chapter 42 of Shri Sai Satcharitra (Life story and Teachings of

Shri Sai Baba), describing how Baba pervaded all creatures

 

2. Chapter 7 of Shri Sai Satcharitra (Life story and Teachings of

Shri Sai Baba), describing Baba's All-pervasiveness and Mercy and how

Baba suffered pains for the devotees

 

3. Chapter 9 of Shri Sai Satcharitra (Life story and Teachings of

Shri Sai Baba), describing how Baba identified Himself with a dog and

other creatures