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SATHYA SAI SPEAKS VOLUME 32 (part 2) Discourses of BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA Delivered from July 1999 to December 1999 PRASANTHI NILAYAM SRI SATHYA SAI BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS TRUST Prasanthi Nilayam - 515 134 Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, India Grams: BOOK TRUST STD: 08555 ISD: 91-8555 Phone: 87375. FAX 87236 © Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust Prasanthi Nilayam (India) All Rights Reserved The copyright and the rights of translation in any language are reserved by the Publisher. No part, para, passage, text or photograph or art work of this book should be reproduced, transmitted or utilised, in original language or by translation, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photo- copying, recording or by any information, storage or retrieval system, except with and prior permission, in writing from the Convener, Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust, Prasan- thi Nilayam, (Andhra Pradesh) India, except for brief passages quoted in book review. This book can be exported from India only by Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam (India). International Standard Book No 81 - 7208 - 287 – 8 81 - 7208 - 118 - 9 (set) First Edition: August 2001 Published by The Convener, Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications Trust Prasanthi Nilayam, India, Pin code 515 134 Phone: 87375 Fax: 87236 STD: 08555 ISD: 91 - 8555 Publisher’s Note Sathya Sai Speaks series is, according to the late Prof. N. Kasturi, the original translator and compiler, “a fragrant bou- quet of flowers that never fade or falter.” These discourses were delivered by Swami out of profound compassion toward seekers of Truth during the last few decades. The discourses delivered after 1982 are printed for the first time, which have not been published in book form so far. Volume XVI, covering the year 1983, is the first in the new series. Further new vol- umes are being added, one volume for each year, covering dis- courses delivered from 1984. The retention of Sanskrit words on page after page, without their English equivalents in most cases, was causing confusion to readers, especially foreigners, who were not familiar with Sanskrit. An attempt has been made to aid easy reading by re- placing Sanskrit words with English equivalents wherever they Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 32 part 2 2 do not affect Baba’s original expression. Sanskrit words have been retained wherever it was felt necessary to preserve the essence of the original expression of Baba and where the Eng- lish equivalents may not do full justice to the text in the par- ticular context. However, in all such places, the English equivalents have been given along with the Sanskrit words. Some very commonly understood Sanskrit words or such words that are repeated too often are retained without English meanings to retain the original flavour of Baba’s discourses. A glossary has been added in all the editions to provide comprehensive and detailed explanations of the more impor- tant Sanskrit words for the benefit of lay readers who may be interested in Vedic religion and philosophy. It is hoped that this will be of great help to devotees to understand more clearly the topics of Baba’s discourses covering a wide spectrum of Vedic philosophy. The volumes of Baba’s discourses are being brought out in a larger format, Demy Octavo size, so that they can be com- panion books with other publications in private libraries. Com- puterised typesetting using a larger size type, a more readable type face, and better line spacing have been adopted for more comfortable reading of books, especially by elder readers. Very long paragraphs have been split into shorter paragraphs and suitable subheadings have been added in almost every page, to relieve the monotony of the eye and to make reading a pleasure. Paper quality, improved binding, with new designs and foil printing, have been adopted for these volumes for better pres- ervation and durable shelf life of these volumes. It is hoped that the revised and enlarged volumes of the Sathya Sai Speaks Series up to Volume XV and fresh ones Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 32 part 2 3 from Volume XVI onward will be of great benefit to earnest seekers in spiritual realm. Since we found this volume to be too heavy, we have di- vided it into two parts, the first part containing discourses de- livered from 1 January 199 to 30 June 1999 and the second part containing discourses delivered from 1 July 1999 to 31 December 1999. Convener Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust Prasanthi Nilayam (India) August 2001 Contents 1. Heart is the source of true education ...... 1 2. Power of Love ..... 15 3. Recognise the principle of ‘I’ ...... 27 4. Develop intense devotion ...... 37 5. Truth emerges from wisdom ...... 50 6. Install padukas in your heart ...... 62 7. Follow divine commands ...... 74 8. Cultivate discipline and love ...... 84 9. Human values and service ...... 90 10. Let life be fruitful and meaningful ...... 98 11. Devotion —the supreme yajna ...... 115 12. Youth should transform the world ...... 126 13. Importance of mother’s grace ...... 136 14. Seek God within ...... 148 15. True education liberates ...... 166 16. Complete surrender confers bliss ...... 187 17. Divine love is true religion ...... 203 I Human Values and Education Sadayam Hridayarn Yasya Bhasitham Sathya Bhu- shitham Kayah Parahithe Yasya Kalisthasya Karo- thikim (Sanskrit verse) What can the evil effects of Kali age do to a man whose heart is filled with compassion, whose every utterance is truth, and whose body is dedi- cated for the service of others? Embodiments of love! Man should fill his heart with com- passion, always speak the truth and dedicate his body for the welfare of society. The thoughts, words, and deeds of man should always be sacred. The heart unpolluted by desire and anger, the tongue not tainted by untruth, and the body unblem- ished by the acts of violence —these are the true human val- ues. It is because of the lack of these human values that the Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 32 part 2 2 country is facing hardships today. Bharat (India) has been the treasure house of spirituality since ancient times, but, today, it has lost both sathya (truth) and dharma (righteousness) and is enmeshed in unrighteous falsehood and injustice. It is therefore incumbent upon students to dedicate themselves to the task of restoring the pristine glory of Bharat. Just as the parents are worried and sad if their children lag behind in studies, so also Mother India feels aggrieved on seeing her children lacking moral and ethical values. You have to remember that all those whom you revere as ideal citizens and noble souls were once students themselves. Never forget that students of today are the future citizens and leaders of this country. Take to righteous actions from an early age The value of an individual depends on their culture. The real meaning of the word culture lies in giving up bad thoughts and bad actions and cultivating sacred thoughts and performing noble deeds. The country is not a mere piece of land; it is an assemblage of citizens. For the country to progress, the citizens have to cultivate moral, ethical, and spiritual values. It is not possible for the citizens and the leaders to cultivate these val- ues unless they practice them right from childhood. Life be- comes meaningless if one does not take to righteous actions from an early age. Modern students are not able to refine their lives. So, the parents and the teachers should play an active role in shaping the lives of the students. First and foremost, they have to en- quire as to how the students can get rid of their evil tendencies. Just as a boulder becomes worthy of adoration and respect when it is carved into a beautiful idol by a sculptor, so also the students will become ideal citizens if they are brought up in the right environment. The teachers and parents are responsible for Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 32 part 2 3 the good and bad in students. But, unfortunately, they have not understood their role in shaping the lives of the students. Spiritual education is for life No doubt, teachers teach the students in the class. But, what is vidya? It is derived from the root word vid, meaning, ‘to know’. Vidya is termed as education in English. The term education has its origin in the Latin word educare, which means ‘to elicit. Educare has two aspects, the worldly and the spiritual. Worldly education imparts knowledge pertaining to the physical world. Spiritual education is essential, without which human life has little value. But, in the modern education system, spirituality finds no place. Only worldly education is given prominence. Just as two wings are essential for a bird to soar high in the sky, and two wheels for a cart to move; so also two types of education are needed for man to attain the goal of life. Spiritual education is for life, whereas worldly education is for a living. Only when man is equipped with these two aspects of edu- cation can he be deserving of respect and adoration in society. Possession of these two aspects of education will bring not only respect and adulation but also self-satisfaction. Worldly education, which relates to the head, is ephemeral. Reading, writing, eking out a livelihood, and attaining name and fame —all these result from worldly education. Worldly education makes man great, whereas the spiritual education makes man good. Spiritual education relates to the heart, which is the origin of sacred qualities like compassion, truth, forbearance and love. Today parents expect their children to go in for higher studies, amass wealth, and become great, but very few want their children to be good.