Miracles - Outward Signs of Inner Events - Natural Power Part 04

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Miracles - Outward Signs of Inner Events - Natural Power Part 04

 

Light and heat are natural aspects of the sun's power. Wetness and

motion are inseparable from the ocean. Every being and object has

attributes natural to its form and function. The divine power of

creation is inherent in the Lord. The universe is the expression of

his inventive will. When the Lord appears on earth, should he not

naturally manifest this omnipotence?

 

Sathya Sai Baba did not acquire powers by means of spiritual

disciplines (siddhi powers).Powers acquired by yogic means are not

lasting, but Swami's powers have been with him all the years of his

life. People new to Sai Baba sometimes denounce the miracles as

improper, explaining that Ramakrishna warned aganist the use of such

powers. Spiritual powers can be a hindrance to the aspirant, causing

ego aggrandizement and other spiritual obstacles. This is a wise and

true warning to all aspirants, but the difference is that Swami is

not an aspirant. His powers are the natural facets of his divine

being.

 

" Some objects Swami creates in just the same way that he created the

material universe. Other objects, such as watches, are brought from

existing supplies. There are no invisible being helping Swami to

bring things. His sankalpa, his divine will, brings the object in a

moment. Swami is everywhere. His creations belong to the natural

unlimited power of God and are in no sense the product of yogic

powers as with yogis or of magic as with magicians. The power is no

way contrived or developed, but is natural only " Baba

 

Swami advises devotees aganist practices to acquire any types of

psychic powers. Powers would only add to our egoism and hinder our

search for spiritual peace. Baba teaches that peace is found through

love and service, not through such dangerous practices.

 

Once a yogi challenged Swami to an exhibition of powers. He knew that

using Sai's name would increase his ticket sales and generate

publicity. Of course, Baba paid no attention to his challenge. On the

day of exhibition, the yogi, who had claimed he could walk on water,

stepped into a tank of water - and sank. Of the incident, Swamy said:-

 

" The man was walking on water. But ego and greed arose, and that

finished it. Thought, word, and deed must be the same "

 

In contrast, Sai Baba's miracles are used only to teach spiritual

lessons. He has never used his powers for his own benefit. Even as a

small child, he made candy and pencils for other children, but never

for himself. He lived in proverty, even using thorns to hold his

shirt together when the buttons broke.

 

Continued...Miracles - Outward Signs of Inner Events -

The Real SAI's Miracle Part 05