The Soul Is Aware Only Of This…

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This…

HE Is verily The Breath Of Prasnthi… The Breath of entire humanity… The Breath of all beings… The Breath of entire creation… as HE Is verily The Source Of Eternity… Sri Sathya Sai Who chose to withdraw His physical frame hitherto on this day, 24th April, four years ago, is living with us… in us as our Soul Entity, guiding and guarding us… in seeking this Sri Sathya Sai one is sure seeking his or her own redemption, for Sathya Sai is verily THAT!!! Sri Jullie Chaudhuri reflects on the Beauty Beyond Compare, seeking many encores of the everlasting enchanting Divine beauty…

24th April 2011…
What does this day mean to you…what does it mean to me…?
What import does it have cosmically…?
Different sentiments felt by different folks…yet, underlying it all is the fact that a colossal void is left behind…quite obvious, totally inescapable and utterly unavoidable is the oft gnashing pain to see the Beloved One again…

That agony of separation that was experienced by Dasharath for Lord Rama…and that painful parting which was the cause of Ma Kaushalya’s supreme grief…so too, during the age of Dwapar…similar was the angst borne by Mother Yashoda and Nand Maharaj…

What about the sorrow and distress that plagued the being of Brindavan…the forests, the trees, tulsi/basil shrubs, the birds, the cows, calves and other animals…along with the woe of the mountain Govardhan and the humble anguish of the river Yamuna…?
…and what about the stinging soreness in the hearts of the gopikas…and their copious tears?
Can any mortal measure the excruciating extent of their ordeal…?

Can anyone count the stars in the sky…or the leaves upon the branches of the evergreen trees…or the drops of water that makeup the mighty oceans or the grains of sand upon the bosom of Mother Earth…? Can one weigh the amount of snow that make up the majestic Himalayas…?

Thus, what each devoted heart feels at the physical separation from the Supreme Being can never be gauged, determined or estimated…? We all are a part of the Source…of Beloved Bhagawan, however, does life have any lustre, any flavour…when we are away and…apart from Him…?

Inexplicable was the torment in each brijvasi’s soul…ever so colossal…then, where does this partition place us all…? Treta, Dwapar and Kaliyug…Rama, Krishna and Sathya Sai…Who can gauge the woe of a devoted heart…of an aspirant, of a devotee…of any person who was aware of Beloved Bhagawan as the solitary Mother and Father …the sole Parent – a gleeful child…up until 24th April 2011.

His Omnipresence notwithstanding, even in midst of a crowd, surrounded by friends and family…the ‘gleeful child’ now faces life often alone as an orphan alone.
The lines from the qawwali often sung in the Divine Presence – Sai bin raha na jaaye…jabsey hai dekha Tujhko Sai merey…darsh ke pyase nayana saanjh saverey… chaen na aaye mohe chaen na aaye…Sai bin raha na jae…keep resounding…

Oh! Beloved Sai…we can’t live without You… ever since these eyes first rested upon You…they have solely sought glimpses of You through each moment of dusk and day… immensely restless are we…for Thee…do not  turn away from us…Sai, we can’t live without You…

Having experienced the Lord’s wondrous Presence,
…that mystique,
…that graceful gait,
…that charm,
…that compassion and sweet motherly interaction,
…that stern fatherly concern,
…that exclusive attention,
…that twinkling creative gaze and flow of inspiration,
…that personal loving touch,
…that pat on the back,
…that distinctly made up for any and every kind of lack…
…that Vision of Glory…
…that glorious vision…of the petal soft Lotus Feet…
…of the coveted abhaya hasta…the hand raised in bountiful  blessing…
…that unforgettable voice…the songs He did sing…
…the unparalleled joy it brings…
…that melody that pierces the depths…the core…
…who doesn’t want more…much, much, much, more…?
Unabashedly i do say – i do…i do…i do…want more…!

Omnipotence, Omniscience, Omnipresence is eternal…it always is and always will be…the intangible does give delight…we all experience it in perhaps every bit that does vibrate around us and that does swirl and surround us…yet, the joy of His Presence is matchless…Beauty Beyond Compare…such is the bliss of the Beloved One’s Darshans.
So have we recovered…? Has Prashanti recovered…can one ever ‘recover’…from an ‘episode’ of such a massive magnitude as this…? So, what does Prashanti’s stoic calm belie…do we ever get to hear her wishful sigh…for the soft footfall of Beloved Sathya Sai…?
…and what of Puttaparthi…?

Mother Devaki and Mother Yashoda…both adored their Krishna. Puttaparthi and Prassanthi…what do these ‘mothers’ feel for their precious ‘Sai…their little Sathya…their Sai Rama…their very own Sathya Sai Krishna…?

So many thoughts…feelings flow on…
…gushing forth like a never-ending stream…
Memories swirl and beam…choosing to remain evergreen…
…and the heart does constantly, continuously reminisce…
Right now, the soul is aware of only this…
…His unfathomable mystery, mystique and mission is known to none…
His charismatic Persona endears Him to all…
His transcendental ways do baffle, amaze and stun…
He is the Creator and…
His script for the benefit of creation is supremely precise…
…intricately…ever so finely spun…
Right now, the soul is aware of only this…
His Will is that indomitable, absolute Power…
…that brought about creation…
…and…
His Word is the word of Sathya…of Truth…
…the Sathya of Sathya Sai always holds true…

…for His Word, you see, is the Word of God Almighty…
His Will, His Power, His Word…
…propels us on…shepherds us into…
…stimulating, fructifying, inducing a Glorious Genesis…
Right now, the soul is aware of only this…
…though the cosmic realms of the intangible renders bliss…
…without His Darshans…
…there is an invariable ‘something is amiss’…
Right now, the soul is aware of only this…
…the era of Sathya Sai has much more in store…
…a refrain reverberates in the depths of the core…
He is…and we are His…
He is eternal and infinite…and eternally, infinitely we are His…

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This – A Journey Toward Inner Truth

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This is a deeply reflective thought that points toward the quiet wisdom hidden within every human being. The body is busy with action, the mind is busy with thoughts, and the senses are busy with the outer world, but the soul remains aware of something higher. It knows the truth of love, peace, purity, and divine presence, even when the mind becomes confused.

Human life often moves in many directions. We chase success, comfort, praise, relationships, and security. These things may have their place, but they do not fully satisfy the inner being. A person may gain many outer achievements and still feel incomplete. This happens because the soul is not searching for temporary pleasure alone. It is searching for its source, its peace, and its connection with the Divine.

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This reminds us that our deepest self is not impressed by ego, pride, or display. The soul does not become greater because of wealth, position, or popularity. It becomes brighter when life is lived with truth, humility, compassion, and devotion. The world may applaud outer success, but the soul recognizes only the purity behind our thoughts and actions.

The mind often forgets what the soul knows. It becomes restless through comparison, fear, anger, and desire. It worries about what people think, what may happen tomorrow, and what was lost yesterday. But beneath this noise, the soul remains calm. It gently reminds us that real peace is not found by controlling everything outside, but by becoming steady within.

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This also teaches that love is the real language of life. The soul does not understand hatred as natural. It feels heavy when we hurt others, speak cruelly, or act selfishly. It feels light when we forgive, serve, and speak with kindness. This is why conscience becomes uncomfortable after wrong action. The soul knows the path of goodness, even when the mind tries to justify mistakes.

Every person has experienced this inner awareness at some point. Before doing something wrong, a quiet warning rises within. After helping someone sincerely, a peaceful joy is felt inside. After speaking harshly, the heart may feel disturbed. These feelings are not meaningless. They are signs that the soul is silently guiding us toward truth.

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This becomes clearer when we spend time in silence. The outer world is loud, and the mind is easily pulled by distractions. But silence allows us to listen within. A few moments of prayer, meditation, reflection, or simple stillness can reveal what endless activity hides. In silence, we begin to understand what truly matters and what only creates unnecessary burden.

Spiritual growth begins when we respect this inner knowing. We may read scriptures, attend discourses, and listen to wise people, but finally the teaching must awaken inside us. If a message makes us more loving, truthful, peaceful, and selfless, then it has touched the soul. Knowledge that does not improve conduct remains incomplete.

The Soul Is Aware Only Of This in every situation: life is sacred when it is lived with awareness of God. Work becomes worship when done honestly. Family life becomes sacred when filled with patience and respect. Service becomes prayer when performed without ego. Even ordinary duties become meaningful when the heart remembers the Divine.

Pain also teaches this truth. During suffering, many outer supports may feel weak. Friends may not fully understand, plans may fail, and the mind may feel tired. Yet, deep inside, a hidden strength remains. That strength comes from the soul’s connection with the eternal. It helps us rise, learn, forgive, and continue walking with faith.

In modern life, people often become disconnected from this inner wisdom. They are surrounded by speed, noise, opinions, and endless desires. They may know many facts but still feel restless. The Soul Is Aware Only Of This shows that true wisdom is not only information. It is the ability to live with purity, love, and awareness of the Divine presence within all beings.

To live by this truth, we must practice simple values daily. Speak gently. Avoid harming others. Control anger. Serve where help is needed. Pray with sincerity. Be grateful for blessings. Admit mistakes and correct them. These actions may look small, but they slowly bring the mind closer to the soul’s natural purity.

In the end, The Soul Is Aware Only Of This is a reminder that beneath all changing experiences, there is one unchanging truth: the soul belongs to the Divine. It knows love as its nature, peace as its home, and truth as its path. When we listen to this inner awareness and live accordingly, life becomes calmer, cleaner, and more meaningful. The journey then moves from outer confusion to inner light.

S.S.E. Student Offerings to the Divine Mother 2015