Golden words of Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba - 86.

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86. Path of spirituality

 

What is the message of SAI? `S' stands for Spirituality, `A' for Association and

`I' for Individual. It means that you must give first priority to spirituality;

next, to society (association) and only lastly attend to one's individual

interest. But, today man follows the reverse order, i.e., he holds his

individual interest above his social responsibilities and gives least priority

to spirituality. Consequently, he is distancing himself from God. In the first

instance, man should take to the path of spirituality and then serve society,

understanding the principle of unity. Only then will there be progress at the

individual level.

 

For the little sweetness that material objects give, Brahman (Divinity), the

ocean of nectar is the cause. Association with the knowers of Brahman,

discussion with them on the nature of the Absolute in a spirit of humility and

earnestness, a thirst for realising the Reality, unwavering Prema (love) towards

the Lord - these are characteristics of those established on the path of

spirituality. Such people will not be affected by praise or derision, joy or

sorrow, honour or dishonour, heat or cold, etc. They will tread the path of

liberation free from all attachment.