“ Thought” according
to Swami, ‘ is a veritable mischiefmonger. In order to get liberation from
material bondage or salvation one has to destroy ‘thought. So, unless all trace
of ‘thought’ is destroyed, the form will sprout and grow and decline; that is
to say, birth and death are inevitable.” (SSS Vol pp336) Swami illustrates this
idea from the stories of Ahalya and Ravana. But for her thought Ahalya would
not have regained her original form at the touch of Rama’s feet. Ravana, in
spite of his colossal achievement, scholarship, wisdom and spiritual sadhana
was unable to control his senses. He could not
‘sublimate his sensory urges’ Swami very clearly analyzes and gives us
an opportune admonishment! Says Swami, “ A bullock that does not yield to the
yoke, a horse that resists the reins, a car without brakes and a person who
knows no self control are all leading
towards disaster.” ( SSS Vol 7 pp
336)
Swami explains
the meaning of the word BABA. He humorously calls himself a double graduate. (with
two Bas). The letters BABA mean Being—sath; A means awareness—Chith The second
B stands for Bliss—ananda and the second
A means atman. In other words,
Swami is sathchidananda Swarupa! The Sai
avatar has realized this eternal principle whereas all of us are unable to do
so.
Swami clears a
few doubts regarding Vedanta. It is often mistaken for high and dry philosophy
full of technical and high sounding words that cannot be understood. On the
other hand Vedanta is a trend setter for the achievement
of ‘ananda.’ Swamy says. “ The achievement of ‘ ananda’, through prema,
of the highest bliss through the highest Love, this is the teaching of Vedanta;
Vedanta for which all seekers compliment the sages of the land’ ( SSS Vol 7 pp
435) According to Swami Vedanta prescribes “ right living, balanced living, true
living … Vedanta is Love, limitless Love the philosophical basis for that
Love.” ( SSS Vol 7 pp 436)
Blessing his
devotees on the occasion of UGADI—Telugu New year’s day, Swami exhorts his
audience to take to NAMASANKIRTAN. Man was ordained to practise dhyana in the Kritha yuga, dharma in Threta yuga,
archana in Dwapara yuga and Namasmarana
during the Kali yuga. It is not easy to remember God as it involves giving
up all acts that interfere with the
constant remembrance of God. Like the
Eternal Charioteer--- Sanathana Sarathi Lord Krishna, Swami inspires us all with the very same
ideas that inspired Arjuna on the battle
field! Man has to strive his best with desireless action—Nishkama Karma and has no authority to
expect result! It should be left to the will of God! “ Take everything that happens to you as the gift of Grace. Of
course, on your part, you must act with all the skill and devotion you are
capable of. Do this with as much sincerity
as you worship God. Then leave the
result to the all powerful All knowing all m
Merciful God! Let whatever ensues ensue!
Why do you hold
yourself responsible? HE prompted it, HE
got it done through you; He will give
whatever result he feels he must!
(Continued)
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