What is the real freedom we must strive for?
What do we really mean by freedom of the individual?
No one in the world has absolute freedom. Some people think that freedom is being able to speak out whatever they feel.
True freedom consists in the recognition of that Divinity, by knowing which, all else is known.
Freedom should express itself from the heart. ‘Heart’ here is not your physical heart, or related to any particular place, time or individual or a country!
It refers to that Divine principle which is equally present everywhere, at all times and in all people, in every country.
Only when unity and harmony is achieved from within, will freedom be meaningful. Without these, to talk about freedom means empty words, without any experience in real life.
Also, do not think that spirituality means being alone and living in solitude. The aim of spirituality is to sow the seeds of love in all mankind and enable the buds of Peace to blossom in every mind.
- Divine Discourse, May 31, 1990.
True freedom can be experienced only when you are free from the impulses of your mind!
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Life 36 (May 20 - Sep 20)
Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:38 pm
It's all about "how much you made when you were right" & "how little you lost when you were wrong"
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Sun Aug 16, 2020 9:38 pm
Gain Wisdom By Observing
Wisdom is not merely something to be gained with old age.
One can be wise in every stage of one’s life.
To manifest wisdom means simply to step back and see.
—Seido Ray Ronci, “The Examined Life”
Wisdom is not merely something to be gained with old age.
One can be wise in every stage of one’s life.
To manifest wisdom means simply to step back and see.
—Seido Ray Ronci, “The Examined Life”
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:08 pm
How can we win the grace and love of the Divine?
The Divine is the embodiment of Love. Love is His nature. His love pervades the entire cosmos.
This divine love is present in one and all. Pure Love (Prema) is described as beyond speech and mind (indescribable). ,
Divine love cannot be obtained through scholarship, wealth, or physical powers.
The Divine who is the embodiment of love, can be attained only through love, just as the effulgent Sun can be seen, only through its own light.
There is nothing more precious in this world than Divine love.
The Divine is beyond all attributes. Hence, His love also is beyond attributes. But human love, because it is governed by attributes, results in attachment and aversion.
Love should not be based on expectations of a reward or return, like a business deal.
Love is not an article of commerce, like a loan with a repayment schedule. Pure love, which is a spontaneous offering, can originate only from a pure heart.
- Divine Discourse, Jan 14, 1995.
Just as the Divine manifests His selfless love in the world, everyone should share their pure love spontaneously.
Source: radiosai.org
The Divine is the embodiment of Love. Love is His nature. His love pervades the entire cosmos.
This divine love is present in one and all. Pure Love (Prema) is described as beyond speech and mind (indescribable). ,
Divine love cannot be obtained through scholarship, wealth, or physical powers.
The Divine who is the embodiment of love, can be attained only through love, just as the effulgent Sun can be seen, only through its own light.
There is nothing more precious in this world than Divine love.
The Divine is beyond all attributes. Hence, His love also is beyond attributes. But human love, because it is governed by attributes, results in attachment and aversion.
Love should not be based on expectations of a reward or return, like a business deal.
Love is not an article of commerce, like a loan with a repayment schedule. Pure love, which is a spontaneous offering, can originate only from a pure heart.
- Divine Discourse, Jan 14, 1995.
Just as the Divine manifests His selfless love in the world, everyone should share their pure love spontaneously.
Source: radiosai.org
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:08 am
At times, it appears that the Divine is partial, or hasn’t answered our prayers? How should we lovingly plead with Him?
Four patients visited a doctor.
The doctor examined the first patient and tells him: "There is nothing wrong with you. You will feel better with hot water fermentation for your stomach!"
To the second, he gives a medicine to cure his gas trouble.
To the third, he prescribes a purgative.
After examining the fourth man, the doctor declares that he must undergo an operation immediately.
Does the doctor bear any ill will towards him? Not at all. His ailment is different. He suffers from appendicitis, which calls for immediate operation.
Likewise, judging from the thoughts and behaviour of different persons, the divine mete out different types of treatment appropriate for each of them.
He do not look at some people. He do not talk to some others. He turn away from some others.
All these are different types of prescriptions. Once you realise that your behaviour is responsible for the Divine's attitude, you will correct yourself and behave properly in the future.
- Divine Discourse, May 31, 1990.
Every experience is a lesson, every loss is a gain.
Source: radiosai.org
Four patients visited a doctor.
The doctor examined the first patient and tells him: "There is nothing wrong with you. You will feel better with hot water fermentation for your stomach!"
To the second, he gives a medicine to cure his gas trouble.
To the third, he prescribes a purgative.
After examining the fourth man, the doctor declares that he must undergo an operation immediately.
Does the doctor bear any ill will towards him? Not at all. His ailment is different. He suffers from appendicitis, which calls for immediate operation.
Likewise, judging from the thoughts and behaviour of different persons, the divine mete out different types of treatment appropriate for each of them.
He do not look at some people. He do not talk to some others. He turn away from some others.
All these are different types of prescriptions. Once you realise that your behaviour is responsible for the Divine's attitude, you will correct yourself and behave properly in the future.
- Divine Discourse, May 31, 1990.
Every experience is a lesson, every loss is a gain.
Source: radiosai.org
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:29 pm
Feeling Gratitude for What We Rely On
We depend through the whole of life on the support of others—upon the natural world, upon other people and spiritually, upon the tradition of wisdom that has come down to us through human history.
In the traditional Buddhist way, our dependency is not a cause for despair but rather leads to a sense of wonderment and gratitude.
—Dharmavidya David Brazier, “Living Buddhism”
We depend through the whole of life on the support of others—upon the natural world, upon other people and spiritually, upon the tradition of wisdom that has come down to us through human history.
In the traditional Buddhist way, our dependency is not a cause for despair but rather leads to a sense of wonderment and gratitude.
—Dharmavidya David Brazier, “Living Buddhism”
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:09 am
What is the benefit of the path of devotion vs action?
The proof of the rain is in the wetness of the ground; the proof of devotion is in the peace that the devotee has, peace that protects them against the onslaughts of success as well as failure, fame, dishonour, gain, and loss.
Spiritual wisdom is the through-train; you just board it, that is enough, and it takes you directly to the destination.
Devotion is the through-carriage. Though it may be detached from one train and connected with another, if you get into it, you need not worry; as long as you stick to your place, it is bound to take you to the destination.
Karma (action) is the ordinary train. If you board it, you have to disembark, climb in and climb out at every junction, load your luggage and unload it, and do a good lot of work to reach your destination.
Devotion alone is enough even to acquire spiritual wisdom. It ends in seeing only Divinity in all, and it destroys egoism. Wisdom also gives you these.
- Divine Discourse, Dec 15, 1963.
The person devoted to the Divine knows no failure. The name of the Divine, if taken sincerely overcomes all obstacles.
Source: radiosai.org
The proof of the rain is in the wetness of the ground; the proof of devotion is in the peace that the devotee has, peace that protects them against the onslaughts of success as well as failure, fame, dishonour, gain, and loss.
Spiritual wisdom is the through-train; you just board it, that is enough, and it takes you directly to the destination.
Devotion is the through-carriage. Though it may be detached from one train and connected with another, if you get into it, you need not worry; as long as you stick to your place, it is bound to take you to the destination.
Karma (action) is the ordinary train. If you board it, you have to disembark, climb in and climb out at every junction, load your luggage and unload it, and do a good lot of work to reach your destination.
Devotion alone is enough even to acquire spiritual wisdom. It ends in seeing only Divinity in all, and it destroys egoism. Wisdom also gives you these.
- Divine Discourse, Dec 15, 1963.
The person devoted to the Divine knows no failure. The name of the Divine, if taken sincerely overcomes all obstacles.
Source: radiosai.org
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:25 pm
Achieving the Goals of Practice
The goal should be reflected in the means, in the practice.
If the goal is to be at peace, some form of peacefulness should be a part of the practice.
To become compassionate, practice compassion.
To be generous, practice generosity.
To be free, don’t let the practice or attainments be objects of grasping.
—Interview with Gil Fronsdal by James Shaheen, “Living Two Traditions”
The goal should be reflected in the means, in the practice.
If the goal is to be at peace, some form of peacefulness should be a part of the practice.
To become compassionate, practice compassion.
To be generous, practice generosity.
To be free, don’t let the practice or attainments be objects of grasping.
—Interview with Gil Fronsdal by James Shaheen, “Living Two Traditions”
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:21 pm
As we reflect upon the year we all are enduring, what can we do to purify the environment around us?
From today harness the enthusiasm of youth for carrying to every street and alley, the glory of the Divine's name.
The entire atmosphere is surcharged with electro-magnetic waves. Because of the pollution of these waves, the hearts of human beings also get polluted.
To purify this atmosphere, you have to chant the Divine's name and sanctify the radio waves.
There is pollution in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we consume.
Our entire life has been polluted. All this has to be purified by suffusing the atmosphere with the Divine name.
People admire the beauty of Nature, but are not aware of the beauty in their hearts.
Make your heart beautiful by adorning it with the sacred love of the Divine.
Chant the name with joy in your hearts.
- Divine Discourse, Jan 14, 1995.
No amount of scholarship will give you peace unless you are filled with the love of the Divine.
Source: radiosai.org
From today harness the enthusiasm of youth for carrying to every street and alley, the glory of the Divine's name.
The entire atmosphere is surcharged with electro-magnetic waves. Because of the pollution of these waves, the hearts of human beings also get polluted.
To purify this atmosphere, you have to chant the Divine's name and sanctify the radio waves.
There is pollution in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we consume.
Our entire life has been polluted. All this has to be purified by suffusing the atmosphere with the Divine name.
People admire the beauty of Nature, but are not aware of the beauty in their hearts.
Make your heart beautiful by adorning it with the sacred love of the Divine.
Chant the name with joy in your hearts.
- Divine Discourse, Jan 14, 1995.
No amount of scholarship will give you peace unless you are filled with the love of the Divine.
Source: radiosai.org
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
by winston » Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:33 pm
Keep a Peaceful Mind
When your mind is trained in self-discipline, even if you are surrounded by hostile forces, your peace of mind will hardly be disturbed.
— Dalai Lama, “The Enemy Within”
When your mind is trained in self-discipline, even if you are surrounded by hostile forces, your peace of mind will hardly be disturbed.
— Dalai Lama, “The Enemy Within”
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Re: Life 36 (May 20 - Dec 20)
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