Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Whatever I speak, it is only love. I do not know any other word. There is no other quality greater than love. Hence, we have to love that quality of love, which is God. The different ways by which we describe God such as Nirgunam, Niranjanam, Sanathana Niketanam, Nitya, Shuddha, Buddha, Mukta, Nirmala Swarupinam (God is attributeless, pure, final abode, eternal, unsullied, enlightened, free and embodiment of sacredness) are only for our satisfaction. They cannot, however, describe God in full. In fact, God is beyond description. The only word by which we can describe God is “loveâ€. Nothing better can describe Him. You are all the “Embodiments of loveâ€. Your form is love. God’s form is also love. I am very much distressed to see those physically challenged children seated on the tricycles. They are, in fact, “Embodiments of Divinityâ€. To look down upon those divine children with contempt is a great sin. In fact, there are no lowly people in the world at all! That low thinking is in us only. It cannot be attributed to God. God has only one attribute, which is love. That is His form. When someone converses with Me lovingly, My joy knows no bounds. - From Bhagawan's 2004 Guru Poornima Discourse ------------- Cultivate and strengthen Divine Love. When you cultivate such love, you will not be lacking in anything. It is only when you cultivate such noble love, you will be entitled to be called “Embodiments of loveâ€. God is omnipresent. Who is God? In fact, you are verily God. You must strive to attain that state. Though God is present everywhere, you should not forget the divinity immanent in you. Some people think that God exists separately in some distant place. - From Swami's 2004 Guru Poornima Discourse ------- Wherever you go, the results of your actions will follow you like your shadow. However, it is possible to escape from the consequences of action by the grace of God. God is always by your side saying "Tathastu!", "Tathastu!" (so shall it be!). Man is not taking cognisance of this truth and is indulging in wicked deeds. He knows pretty well what is good and what is bad, yet, he is unable to give up his evil ways. One's experiences in life, good and bad, depend on his actions. - From Swami's 2005 Guru Poornima Discourse -------------- Giving is gaining. It leads to the utmost Yoga (identification with the divine). This manner of gaining Bhoga, is the best; all the rest becomes not gaining, but grieving (Roga). And, Seva is to be offered, not here only, or on special occasions like this; but, wherever you are, whenever you realise the need, to the extent of your capacity and ability. Feel that God has given the chance, the inclination, the ability - that is the crux of the Saadhana. - From Swami's 1971 Guru Poornima Discourse-------------- Sathyabhaama once asked Krishna, "Why are you doing things like ordinary men? Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Paandavas is the best of the brothers but you hobnob always with Arjuna, whose reputation is not above board." Her faith was not steady! What do people know of the motives that prompt the Lord and His actions? Some found fault with Naaradha for repeating the name of the Lord, always, without intermission. But until Saayujyam (merging in the absolute), the name has to be used; the idea of separation will end only with mergence, not before that. Do not waver or doubt when once you are convinced. Seek to understand and satisfy yourself. After that, do not be misled. When the sun is over your head there will be no shadow; similarly when faith is steady in your head it should not cast any shadow of doubt. - From Bhagawan's 1956 Guru Poornima Discourse. Om Sai Ram recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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