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"I do not accept from you flowers that fade, fruits that rot, or wealth that is transient. Offer me the lotus that blooms in your manasarovara - the clear pellucid waters of lake of your inner consciousness; give me the fruits of purity and steady discipline."
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Our Beloved Swami says "Every living being is on a pilgrimage – whether it is aware of it or not.” SSS Vol X1 p 11. However, as mere human beings we fail to understand this profound statement. The Divine resides in our heart. With every breath and with every sigh we are getting nearer and nearer to God.
Because of His immense love for us, Swami wishes us all to be physically present in Prasanthi Nilayam. This indeed is a rare call from Divinity to His precious children from around the World. How fortunate, how blessed are we as Canadians to be included in this Sublime Call and we are destined to be in His Divine Presence from August 16, 2010 to August 26, 2010.
How can we thank our Swami? How can we show our gratitude and appreciation? We must have faith and devotion as our only support on this steady march towards this pilgrimage. As Sai brothers and sisters we must have unshakable unity, love and understanding as we plan and prepare ourselves. There are so many things we can learn from our spiritual discipline when we are surrounded by kindred aspirants and devotees.
As pilgrims, no doubt we are elated with joy and enthusiasm in going to Prasanthi as a Canadian Sai Group. However, we must maintain equipoise and equanimity at all times. We must not only focus on going on this pilgrimage but also what we will come back with and how this would affect all around us. A spiritual change must come about. They say that a mere sight of a pilgrim who has returned from a holy place gives much merit. The Lord is calling His chosen ones to be a part of His greater plan which is slowly but surely unfolding each and every moment. Are we truly worthy to be a part of His divine mission? For undergoing spiritual change we must allow the Hand of Swami to guide us in all our activities in thought word and deed. And in doing so, let us become beneficiaries of attaining divine bliss. Let us offer ourselves to Swami as in this way there will not be room for disappointments. Leaving everything to God’s will is the highest form of devotion. Whether we lose or gain, have pain or pleasure, our faith must be unshaken. Whatever happens, we must accept it as His gift. Let us all demonstrate with love and humility the sacred and invaluable teachings of our Beloved Lord. |
