Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 12 (1973 - 74) Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Index Of Discourses 1. Dedicated for defence .............................................................................................. 3 2. Pretenders ................................................................................................................. 5 3. The fruit and the tree ............................................................................................... 8 4. Teacher of teachers ................................................................................................ 13 5. Valour of the Spirit ................................................................................................ 18 6. The prescription ..................................................................................................... 21 7. Restore the balance ................................................................................................ 24 8. Bypass the bylane ................................................................................................... 28 9. The year named Aanandha ................................................................................... 32 10. Sabko sanmathi ...................................................................................................... 38 11. Drastic overhaul ..................................................................................................... 41 12. Bhaarathi-Bhaaratham ......................................................................................... 47 13. Know the Knower .................................................................................................. 52 14. Your image in His eye ............................................................................................ 56 15. Love is the key ........................................................................................................ 65 16. The garden of God ................................................................................................. 68 17. The ladder and the steps ....................................................................................... 72 18. Friends you need .................................................................................................... 76 19. Light on lights ......................................................................................................... 80 20. Body without heart ................................................................................................ 86 21. Choose your God .................................................................................................... 89 22. Gurus – not teachers .............................................................................................. 95 23. Nearer and nearer ................................................................................................ 104 24. The five-year child ............................................................................................... 111 25. A programme for college teachers ..................................................................... 116 26. You and I—together.............................................................................................. 122 27. The Shiva in all ..................................................................................................... 126 28. You are freed! ....................................................................................................... 134 29. Cells of the body of God ...................................................................................... 139 30. Full circle or half circle? ..................................................................................... 145 31. To those who are Mine ........................................................................................ 149 32. The second visit .................................................................................................... 152 33. The poetry of Love ............................................................................................... 155 34. Limits that liberate .............................................................................................. 159 35. Terrible and tender .............................................................................................. 165 36. He sings ever ......................................................................................................... 171 37. Kindle the lamp .................................................................................................... 179 Index https://sathyasai.us/devotion/discourses 1 Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 12 (1973 - 74) Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba 38. Who is Sai? ........................................................................................................... 184 39. An epic moment ................................................................................................... 189 40. Vaster than the vastest ! ...................................................................................... 192 41. Instruments of the Divine Will ........................................................................... 195 42. Many voices and the Voice .................................................................................. 198 43. To the mothers ..................................................................................................... 204 44. The higher role ..................................................................................................... 209 45. The banana and the peel ..................................................................................... 213 46. The Vedhic rite ..................................................................................................... 218 47. The flag of victory ................................................................................................ 223 48. Vehicle care .......................................................................................................... 226 49. Honour your kith and kin ................................................................................... 230 50. The Labyrinth ...................................................................................................... 234 51. Diamonds in the dust ........................................................................................... 238 52. Four steps to freedom .......................................................................................... 245 53. Never a party ........................................................................................................ 250 54. The mind stuff ...................................................................................................... 254 Index https://sathyasai.us/devotion/discourses 2 Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 12 (1973 - 74), Discourse 1 - Dedicated for defence 1. Dedicated for defence Date: 05 January 1973 / Location: Bengaluru INDIA is a land dedicated to Truth, Right Action, Peace and Love; you are dedicated to the service of the Motherland, to defend her and preserve her independence. This is in accordance with the ancient injunction, Maathru Dhevo Bhava---Revere the Mother as you would revere God. You are ready and prepared to sacrifice even your lives in her service, whatever others may do or may not do. I am glad your devotion is so strong and so sincere. Truth, Right Action, Peace and Love---these are the four. pillars on which the mansion of happiness, here and hereafter, is built. India too must build her happiness on these columns only. They are the real supports of India, of India's security, prosperity, and glory. We have forgotten this truth; we have neglected the foundation; hence all this suffering today. God will always be with you in your struggle for the defence of this land. From within you, He will be guiding and inspiring you, to discharge your duty. Truth is God, and work is worship. By unselfish service, strict adherence to duty, and dedication to the cause of peace you are promoting the welfare of India and of all humanity. The Mahaabhaaratha War is a good example of the guidance that God grants when virtue defends itself against the forces of evil. Krishna was the very heart of the Paandava body; Dharmaraaja, the eldest of the five brothers was the Head; Bheema, the second brother, was the Stomach; Arjuna, the third, was the Arms. Nakula and Sahadheva, the twins, were the Legs---and Krishna was the Heart. God will not merely speak and guide from the heart; He will Himself be the Heart, provided you pray to Him to bless you so. Be ever aware of God who is the real 'you' We achieve Peace and Joy, only through sacrifice. Giving yields more joy and grasping. Since you are all prepared for the highest sacrifice, you are genuine sons of Bhaarath. Many do not realise the joy that can be derived from unselfishness;, they waste their years and their lives in the pursuit of selfish ends. They are so conceited that they do not revere parents, elders, the saints and the sages. They do not invoke the Grace of God through prayer. As Index https://sathyasai.us/devotion/discourses 3 Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 12 (1973 - 74), Discourse 1 - Dedicated for defence a result, India is leaving off its age-old traditions and taking on new fashions and ,patterns of behaviour, thus landing people in misery. The body is referred to in the Geetha as kshethram, that is to say, a holy place where God