ALL ARE ONE; BE ALIKE TO EVERYONE

The Bhagavad Gita declares,  “Mamaivamso Jivaloke Jivabhuta Sanathana” (the eternal Atma in all beings is a part of My Being). I am in you, with you, around you, above you, below you. There is no place in this Universe where God is not present.

“ Yad  Bhavam  Tad Bhavathi ” ( as the feelings, so are the results).

Suppose you wear a particular dress and stand before a mirror. You will find the same reflection in the mirror. Similarly, your own thoughts and feelings reflect in the outside world. Everything is reaction, reflection, and resound. Your own life style  is  reflected  in the outside world. Whatever you speak comes back to you as a reply. But people think that it is someone else who is speaking these words. Every form you see in the outside world is in fact your own reflection.

If only people cultivate love for one another, it is enough. Whenever you come across someone you consider as your enemy, say — “My pranams to you”. They will, in turn offer their pranams to you. As are our feelings, so are theirs. Our own thoughts and feelings find a reflection in the other person.

The atmosphere here in Prasanthi Nilayam is totally different. There is absolute peace in this hall. You don’t find this peace anywhere else in the world. So also, the feeling of love. You don’t find this love anywhere else. That is why lakhs and lakhs of people from all over the world congregate here. These boys studied in Brindavan and Puttaparthi. They travelled all over the country and even abroad. But they could not get peace of mind anywhere even for two minutes.

Swami is an Embodiment of Love. Love is His biggest property! My duty is to share that love with you all. If you are able understand Swami’s love in true spirit and make use of it in proper way, you will prosper. Except Swami’s love, nothing can protect you. You will have to understand this prema thathwa (love principle).

Always maintain a cheerful disposition, with a sweet smile on your face. You should never put up a ‘castor-oil face’. Then only will your life become noble and ideal. You must always be happy and cheerful. What do you lack? you have everything, with Swami’s love and grace.

Embodiments of Love! Dear Students!

You are all working in far-off countries; yet, you remember Swami and try to be in His Divine Presence at least for a few days every year. This is your good fortune (loud applause). There could be only one reason for it: your love for Swami. If there is no bond of love between you and Swami, you would not have come here along with your families, incurring huge expenditure, undergoing a lot of physical strain. You must realise this truth. You might have studied in Brindavan or Prasanthi Nilayam and are now working in different countries. Wherever you are, remember always that Swami is with you and in you. When someone asks you from where you came come,reply that you are from Brindavan or Prasanthi Nilayam. You say so for your own satisfaction. But the truth is that Swami is in you, Brindavan is in you, and Prasanthi Nilayam is in you only. Whomever you come across, they are an embodiment of Divinity, verily. All are one; be alike to everyone. Love all and serve all, be they a beggar or a millionaire.

Several changes may occur in this year, at the physical level. But there will be no change at all in the spiritual realm. It is possible that there may be some conflicts here and there in the secular world. There may be a few permutations and combinations in the political field. Some new parties and alliances may be formed. Good and bad; pleasure and pain – everything must be faced with a sense of equanimity. Let others do whatever they wish to us, unknowingly. But do not consciously think in terms of doing harm to others. This body is passing through the 83rd year. In all these years, I have never done any harm to anyone or caused any pain to anyone. I have never spoken untruth. I always speak truth and truth only. It causes Me great pain when I see untruthfulness. Let us, therefore speak only truth and nothing but truth. Surely, victory will be ours. Love all! It is easy to love someone, but quite difficult to hate. People should shed their narrow- mindedness.

Father, mother, sister, etc. are only relationships at the body level. It is only out of marriage that the husband-wife relationship has arisen. Otherwise, who is a husband and who is a wife? However, as long as the relationship exists, one should respect that relationship and follow it. The husband and wife should never hurt each other. If either of them commits a mistake, it should be gently brought to the individual’s notice for rectification. Harassing, abusing, and physical violence are bad practices. They should never be resorted to. If all of you live in unity and constantly contemplate on God, you will achieve purity. Then, Swami will surely give you darshan right where you are (applause).

I belong to you all (applause). You all belong to Me. I do not differentiate between individuals. All are mine and I belong to all. There may be differences in certain aspects among people, from the worldly angle. But there should not be any difference at the spiritual level.

Dear boys! You have come here with great love for Swami. May your hearts be filled with love up to the brim.

Always speak truth. You may encounter certain difficulties in speaking truth. It does not matter; adhere to truth. Then, you will surely achieve success. Never be afraid of speaking the truth. Be prepared to fight for truth. Truth alone triumphs (Sathyameva Jayathe). Untruth will fetch you bad reputation. Adhere to truth under all circumstances.

You may be very intelligent. You might have also acquired vast knowledge. However, if you do not develop a sense of discrimination, all your intelligence and knowledge will be reduced to zero. Analyse whether your point of view is right or wrong. If you are convinced that your point is right, stick to it till the end. If people praise that so and so is a good boy; he is a student of Sri Sathya Sai College, I will be very happy. You all earn that good name. It gives Me great happiness (applause). There is nothing greater that I can wish for. I am not asking this for My sake. You earn a good name for your own sake. Bangaru (Dear golden ones)! Conduct yourself accordingly.

Wherever you are, do not forget to contemplate on the divine name of God. The joy we derive by singing Bhajans cannot be attained by any other means. There is so much joy in singing Bhajans and extolling the glory of God.

When do you propose to leave for your places? Wherever you go, Swami’s grace is with you in abundance. I will distribute prasadam to you all tomorrow. May you all return to your places with joyous memories of this Divine congregation.