False and Effervescent

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False and Effervescent

 

Spiritual pursuits, sooner or later, must give rise to a realization that life

as one sees is myth, the play of Maya. A long-lasting sleep completely full of

dreams and nightmares. Existing dormant in the seeker as a neglected fact, this

realization will assume immense importance as one proceeds with Saadhana, an

intense yearning, with the guidance of Guru. Only the Supreme soul that

transcends time and space, as we define it, knows this as the Truth. Saint God

of Shirdi, the manifestation of supreme consciousness told this to His children.

Numerous incidents and anecdotes involve Sai belittling the perceived values of

humankind only to emphasize the permanent virtues that one should long for.

Preaching about Brahma Gnana to the miser merchant in Sri Sai Satcharitamritha

is one such example. Understanding the limitedness of pain and pleasure may be

one important step in the human life that helps accomplish the bigger goal of

God-realization, which is

nothing but self-realization. Let us examine the vision that Yogi Minocher was

blessed with by Sadguru Sainath on June 12, 1952:

 

" Different faiths are like different rivers that flow from different regions but

ultimately join the ocean. The object of every religion is God. He alone is

worthy of worship and none else. To make sordid desires of life to dominate is

to invite catastrophe. Do not be dragged in the mire of worldly temptations for

they are death knells of misery and degradation. Riches are the burning bricks

with which the vault of hell is built. Lust for power is a shadowy business. Do

not aspire for worldly applause for it is fickle and baseless. Stain not your

soul with allurements of life but keep it stainless with love and light of God.

 

God alone is the reality; all else is of unreal nature. Seek God in the

simplicity of your heart. Renounce the gewgaws of life. Hold fast to Truth and

Righteousness. Mercy and Compassion, Love and Gentility, Simplicity and

Humility, Earnestness and Sincerity, Passivity and Catholicity, Sobriety and

Integrity, Forgiveness and Forbearance, Patience and Perseverance. Aspire to be

a Saint, a sage by getting out from the common track and following your own God.

Work ceaselessly, pray to God zealously, keep your mind serene and calm even in

the midst of storms and tempests. Be pure in heart and you will see God.

God-realization is the goal of life, not earthly happiness which is false and

effervescent.