Sri Sathya Sai Baba Quotations

From Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Divine Discourses

– 88 –

   One of the students had spoken about how in one year both his parents had passed away, leaving eight children, of whom he was the eldest. In this tragic situation, Swami alone could offer solace and courage to the bereaved children. From that time to this day Swami had been looking after the children who looked up to Swami as "Sai Mother" and "Sai Father." No kith or kin could have looked after them in this manner. The Divine does not give up anyone who has faith and trust in the Divine. Difficulties may come in succession like mountains, but they will disappear like snow if Divine grace is there. What is required is firm faith in God. Strengthen your faith in the Divine.

     Another devotee (an American businessman) was once faced with such difficulties that he wanted to wind up his business. But Swami advised him not to do so. Because of his past experiences with Swami, he had firm faith in Him and carried on his business. He was able to get over his difficulties. No one has suffered in this world who has had firm faith in God. Many have come to grief because of lack of faith.

     Today you believe in what you see in the films or what you read in the newspapers or novels. You believe in what you see in a play or what is said in an almanac. But you have no faith in the Divine pronouncements of the Vedas: Thath Thwam Asi (That thou art), Ayam Atma Brahma (This Atma is verily Brahman), Aham Brahmaasmi (I am Brahman). Prajnaanam Brahma (The Constant Integrated Consciousness in man is Brahman). People have no faith in these Mahavaakyas (Divine affirmations), but are easily misled by the meretricious declarations of worldly men. This is the lamentable degraded plight of man today. The mason is man has abjured faith in God. He has become a victim of faith in wordly things.

     The first requisite is for men to develop faith in God. This is even more essential for the youth. Whatever plans you may draw up for the future, base them on faith in God. They should be righteous. You will then achieve success.

– Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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