Sai Messages No. 31.

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Love, Jnana and Bhakti

 

Just as the Sun can be seen only by its own light, the love of the

Divine can be acquired only by Divine Grace and not by trivial spiritual

practices. These Sadhanas (spiritual practices) are invariably motivated

by selfish objectives. There is an element of selfishness in every

service which man undertakes. All his undertakings are tainted by egoism

or the acquisitive urge. Only when the Sadhaka's heart is filled with

the Divine, will he be able to entertain pure and sacred love.

 

Jnana (spiritual wisdom) is the attainment of Oneness, the realization

that there is nothing high or low. That is the true Divine Principle,

the Brahman. Jnana is the panacea of all ills and troubles. To acquire

this Jnana, there are many paths, and the best of these is the path of

Bhakti (devotion). As the oil is to the flame in the lamp, so is Bhakti

to the flame of Jnana. The heavenly tree of joy of Jnana thrives on the

refreshing waters of Bhakti.

 

In the pursuit of the good and godly life, one may encounter many

difficulties and disturbances. Many doubts and questions crop up. It is

only when these difficulties are faced squarely and the troubles are

borne with patience and fortitude that we can understand the true nature

of Reality. You should not allow yourselves to be overwhelmed in any way

by difficulties and sorrows, doubts and disappointments. You must have

faith. Have confidence in yourself and strive to understand well the

nature of God's love. To secure that love is the sacred goal of human

life. The transforming power of Love is boundless.