Divine Words of wisdom by Sathya Sai Baba – On Vices

1. Man is deluded by Money: With analogy

x1996-06-22

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One only thinks of money now-a-days. How can money uplift man? Developing compassion or righteousness will elevate man, but on the other hand amassing money will only ruin man. Therefore, man must have money in a limited manner. Swami compares money to the shoe one wears: One can walk comfortably only when the shoe is of the right size; one cannot walk if the shoe is oversized or if it is tight fitting. Similarly man must have money as per his needs. Unlimited money harms the mind, it allures, makes the person intoxicated and ultimately destroys the person. This is not what man has to earn. Man must earn the wealth of good character for only the virtuous ones stand in good stead. One must realize this truth.

2. Selfishness is the cause for restlessness

x1996-11-22

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It is not that you are unaware of the present day world. People are spending lives full of disturbance, fear and illusion. What is the reason for this? It is selfishness which is hidden and is the basis and root cause.

3. Selfishness is the cause for man's distress

x1984-11-21

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It is the quality of selfishness in man that subjects him to many troubles. Selfishness is like a terrible demon. Man will realise and reach the divinity the day he gets rid of selfishness. There is a limit to selfishness too. Man throughout his life indulges in accumulation of wealth and in striving for the happiness of self and of those around him. This is not only wastage of human birth but this behaviour also leads him to the state of animals. Service to society broadens one’s vision and outlook. Man should strive to become broad minded and generous but not petty and narrow minded.

4. Ego makes one forget oneself

x1987-10-02

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In human beings, there are certain reasons that source the emanation of either the bad or the good determinations. No action can be performed without a reason. Reason and result (or cause and effect) are, thus, inseparable. One cannot exist without the other. Therefore, there cannot be any result (or effect) without reason (or cause) in the world. But there is one result which has a free entry, and needs no reason whatsoever! That is Ego (ahamkaram). Ego is very spicy (Chala Karam). It makes a person forgets oneself, causes humiliation to fellow-beings, and instils a superiority complex. These qualities are the greatness in Ego! The person intoxicated with ego would always remain in a state of complacence. An ego saturated person can never discriminate between good and bad. He becomes worse than an animal or even become demonic. In order to drive away ego, we are performing Homam and casting the ego in it (aahuti ). But humanity is not making progress in resorting to the sacred path of divinity.

5. Do not have hatred towards anybody

x2003-04-02

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Nityananadam, parama sukhadam Kevalam gnyaana murtim Dwandwateetam, gaganasadrusham Tattwaamasyaadi lakshyam, Ekam, nityam, vimalam, achalam, sarvadhee saakshibhootam Bhaavateetam trigunarahitam Eternally blissful, giver of ultimate comfort, The one of wisdom, one who is beyond dualism, Ethereal, the ultimate realisation of ‘you art thou”, One, eternal, pure, immovable, eternal witness, Is beyond thoughts and is attribute less!! When such bliss is one’s true nature why is man so wicked? It is contrary to human life. Therefore one must always consider that everyone is the divinity in human form. Whomsoever one loves, it is God that one loves. When one greets another it is truly greeting God. Greet and bow to everyone. One must love everyone and hate none. The hatred for others returns to one self as reflection. The hatred that returns as reflection will cause much suffering to one self.

6. Man should transcend three attributes to attain eternal bliss

x1996-06-23

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In a split second you become angry. In a fraction of a moment you get agitated. They just happen in no time! This is not the characteristic of Tamoguna but is that of Rajoguna. To depict good as bad and bad as good is the characteristic of Tamoguna. Therefore, man is a fusion of three attributes. So is the world. It means, in a world characterised by three attributes, man with the same three attributes appear. Human being, however, must try to transcend these attributes. Then only you will be bestowed with supreme bliss. It is only when you are able to overcome these three attributes, you will have supreme bliss. How to accomplish is the moot point? One has to obey the command of the divine, follow the ideals set by God, and perform tasks that god likes most. Although divinity is there in all beings, one must develop a vision to view god in a particular form. If one goes by the body feeling only, it is not possible to realize god. God likes your inner feelings and does not bother about outer manifestations. Man likes external appearances but not bother about the inner feelings!

7. State of messengers today

x1998-12-25

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What is the message passed on by the messengers today? Yes, there are some messengers who are passing on the message of God. But many of them are propagating the worldly, temporal, worldly matters. In fact, if he is loved by God, he will never proceed along the wicked paths. Having been the recipient of divine love, he should share with his fellow men this love alone.

8. Do not be angry in your life

x1996-06-26

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Man is wasting his life due to lack of forbearance. He gets angry every other moment. Anger is the worst of the sins. People though in prayer, use harsh words in a loud voice on others with whom they are angry. There is a person sitting in bhajan who is not giving room for the next to sit. The other person bears it with difficulty and accommodates. But if one gets angry at the other person and says “Shanti, shanti, shanti” in an angry tone at the end of the bhajan, what peace can one achieve? On the contrary, one must consider such a situation as a test and utter the shanti in a peaceful manner. But uttering Shanti in an agitated manner depicts a person without devotion. One with true devotion will maintain tolerance in all situations. Small events also trigger anger in people. They develop hatred and quarrel with each other, thereby, causing agitation and chaos in the surroundings. No, this is not the way. One must be cool and composed. It is one’s duty to strive to make one’s family, and thereby the society, maintain peace. On the other hand it is a gross crime on one’s part to be restless and make the society too restless. Therefore forbearance must be developed as the very life quality.

9. Man should transcend three attributes to attain eternal bliss

x1996-06-23

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In a split second you become angry. In a fraction of a moment you get agitated. They just happen in no time! This is not the characteristic of Tamoguna but is that of Rajoguna. To depict good as bad and bad as good is the characteristic of Tamoguna. Therefore, man is a fusion of three attributes. So is the world. It means, in a world characterised by three attributes, man with the same three attributes appear. Human being, however, must try to transcend these attributes. Then only you will be bestowed with supreme bliss. It is only when you are able to overcome these three attributes, you will have supreme bliss. How to accomplish is the moot point? One has to obey the command of the divine, follow the ideals set by God, and perform tasks that god likes most. Although divinity is there in all beings, one must develop a vision to view god in a particular form. If one goes by the body feeling only, it is not possible to realize god. God likes your inner feelings and does not bother about outer manifestations. Man likes external appearances but not bother about the inner feelings!

10. State of messengers today

x1998-12-25

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What is the message passed on by the messengers today? Yes, there are some messengers who are passing on the message of God. But many of them are propagating the worldly, temporal, worldly matters. In fact, if he is loved by God, he will never proceed along the wicked paths. Having been the recipient of divine love, he should share with his fellow men this love alone.

11. Do not be angry in your life

x1996-06-26

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Man is wasting his life due to lack of forbearance. He gets angry every other moment. Anger is the worst of the sins. People though in prayer, use harsh words in a loud voice on others with whom they are angry. There is a person sitting in bhajan who is not giving room for the next to sit. The other person bears it with difficulty and accommodates. But if one gets angry at the other person and says “Shanti, shanti, shanti” in an angry tone at the end of the bhajan, what peace can one achieve? On the contrary, one must consider such a situation as a test and utter the shanti in a peaceful manner. But uttering Shanti in an agitated manner depicts a person without devotion. One with true devotion will maintain tolerance in all situations. Small events also trigger anger in people. They develop hatred and quarrel with each other, thereby, causing agitation and chaos in the surroundings. No, this is not the way. One must be cool and composed. It is one’s duty to strive to make one’s family, and thereby the society, maintain peace. On the other hand it is a gross crime on one’s part to be restless and make the society too restless. Therefore forbearance must be developed as the very life quality.

12. When ego enters the mind, downfall is imminent

x1987-10-02

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From the viewpoint of physical strength, Ravana was a very strong person. He had even conquered Kubera and won his wealth. Ravana was a highly learned and scholastic person. He mastered all scriptures and skills. Based on his talents, a sense of Ego, beyond permissible limits, developed from within him. He was a great devotee of Lord Eshwara. But what is the use of such a magnitude of devotion? What is the use of all his fabulous riches? He does not have a moral mind in him. He made himself, thus, responsible for his own downfall and burning of Lanka that has resulted in ashes. Even when an accomplished Scientist sets his foot on Moon’s surface and slips, he is bound to split into pieces. It only means that when Ego enters the mind of a person, his downfall is imminent whether he is a saint or a scholar, or an affluent human being.

13. Story of Narakasura

x1988-11-09

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Lord Krishna killed the cruel, wicked Kamsa and installed another as the king. This infuriated the wicked Narakasura who tried to conquer Mathura many times. This frightened and terrorised the citizens of Mathura. In order to restore the peace and prosperity of the people of Mathura, He built a village in Dwaraka and brought the people of Mathura to stay in that village. Pragjyothishapuram was the kingdom ruled by the wicked Narakasura. The word “Pragjyothishapuram” is made up of four words namely: ‘prag”, “jyothi”, “sha” and “puram”. When one finds the correct meaning of these words, one can understand that the residence of Narakasura, the Pragjyothisapuram is one’s own heart. The word “prag” means ‘earlier (original)’, “jyothi” means ‘light’, “sha” means ‘to forget’, “puram” means ‘the physical body’. When man forgets his original nature, the “atma jyothi” the “param jyothi” which is his true nature, he dwells in the physical body, which is the “Pragjyothisapuram”. Because of the demonic nature that dwells in it the human heart, the ‘pragjyothishapuram’, has forgotten its human nature. The word “naraudu” means ‘Atma’. All the five elements are found in the physical body of man. Water, being considered as the important of the five elements, is called as “naaram”. “Naaram” also means beings. “Narayanam” means the birthplace of naaram, the beings. “Raha” means non-existence. “Naha” means does not, it also means permanent. Therefore “naraha” means that which is not permanent. The humanity is not everlasting. A being becomes the “Narakasura” when demonic qualities enter into the city of “nara” the physical body. The wicked qualities are sign of demonic nature. When “nara” man, combines with “asura” demon, he becomes “Narakasura”. “Narakasura” also means the one who takes people to hell.

14. Man's anger and desire are ruining him

x2003-04-02

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The desire and anger in man – one is death itself. For the tree, ‘anger’ is an enemy like the root pest. There is another pest bothering the tree, the termites and that is anger. Anger and jealousy together destroy the tree of human life. Today, every man has lots of anger. Affliction by anger leads to many differences. When differences crop up, one only sees hatred everywhere. In daily news one finds the manifestations of anger, jealously and hatred in various forms. Anger and jealousy are the greatest enemies of mankind. There are many planets. Out of those, only two planets are said to be harmful–the planet of ‘anger’ and the planet of ‘desire’. Humanity is ruined because of these two planets. Desires cause more danger to man. Desires must be there, but they must exist under a limit. One must not foster limitless desires. In one moment one is angered, the next moment one feels love- these momentary anger and love are not true. These are the bad qualities that result from man’s habits and the food he eats. One must set a time for everything.

15. Do not indulge in arguments

x1998-12-25

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Let anyone say anything – be peaceful, never argue at any time. Argumentation is not good. Argumentation increases enmity. Never argue anywhere. If anyone says anything, smile. Laughing at them is the true punishment for such people. Paul went on criticizing Jesus, Jesus just smiled at him. The sweetness in that nectarine smile of Jesus transformed the poisonous heart of Paul. So we should put on a smiling face. We should never have a castor-oil face. You may have difficulties and problems, you should resist and face them. Happiness is union with God. Be in the company of God and experience bliss.

16. Man should transcend three attributes to attain eternal bliss

x1996-06-23

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In a split second you become angry. In a fraction of a moment you get agitated. They just happen in no time! This is not the characteristic of Tamoguna but is that of Rajoguna. To depict good as bad and bad as good is the characteristic of Tamoguna. Therefore, man is a fusion of three attributes. So is the world. It means, in a world characterised by three attributes, man with the same three attributes appear. Human being, however, must try to transcend these attributes. Then only you will be bestowed with supreme bliss. It is only when you are able to overcome these three attributes, you will have supreme bliss. How to accomplish is the moot point? One has to obey the command of the divine, follow the ideals set by God, and perform tasks that god likes most. Although divinity is there in all beings, one must develop a vision to view god in a particular form. If one goes by the body feeling only, it is not possible to realize god. God likes your inner feelings and does not bother about outer manifestations. Man likes external appearances but not bother about the inner feelings!

17. State of messengers today

x1998-12-25

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What is the message passed on by the messengers today? Yes, there are some messengers who are passing on the message of God. But many of them are propagating the worldly, temporal, worldly matters. In fact, if he is loved by God, he will never proceed along the wicked paths. Having been the recipient of divine love, he should share with his fellow men this love alone.

18. Do not be angry in your life

x1996-06-26

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Man is wasting his life due to lack of forbearance. He gets angry every other moment. Anger is the worst of the sins. People though in prayer, use harsh words in a loud voice on others with whom they are angry. There is a person sitting in bhajan who is not giving room for the next to sit. The other person bears it with difficulty and accommodates. But if one gets angry at the other person and says “Shanti, shanti, shanti” in an angry tone at the end of the bhajan, what peace can one achieve? On the contrary, one must consider such a situation as a test and utter the shanti in a peaceful manner. But uttering Shanti in an agitated manner depicts a person without devotion. One with true devotion will maintain tolerance in all situations. Small events also trigger anger in people. They develop hatred and quarrel with each other, thereby, causing agitation and chaos in the surroundings. No, this is not the way. One must be cool and composed. It is one’s duty to strive to make one’s family, and thereby the society, maintain peace. On the other hand it is a gross crime on one’s part to be restless and make the society too restless. Therefore forbearance must be developed as the very life quality.

19. When ego enters the mind, downfall is imminent

x1996-06-23

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From the viewpoint of physical strength, Ravana was a very strong person. He had even conquered Kubera and won his wealth. Ravana was a highly learned and scholastic person. He mastered all scriptures and skills. Based on his talents, a sense of Ego, beyond permissible limits, developed from within him. He was a great devotee of Lord Eshwara. But what is the use of such a magnitude of devotion? What is the use of all his fabulous riches? He does not have a moral mind in him. He made himself, thus, responsible for his own downfall and burning of Lanka that has resulted in ashes. Even when an accomplished Scientist sets his foot on Moon’s surface and slips, he is bound to split into pieces. It only means that when Ego enters the mind of a person, his downfall is imminent whether he is a saint or a scholar, or an affluent human being.

20. Story of Narakasura

x1988-11-09

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Lord Krishna killed the cruel, wicked Kamsa and installed another as the king. This infuriated the wicked Narakasura who tried to conquer Mathura many times. This frightened and terrorised the citizens of Mathura. In order to restore the peace and prosperity of the people of Mathura, He built a village in Dwaraka and brought the people of Mathura to stay in that village. Pragjyothishapuram was the kingdom ruled by the wicked Narakasura. The word “Pragjyothishapuram” is made up of four words namely: ‘prag”, “jyothi”, “sha” and “puram”. When one finds the correct meaning of these words, one can understand that the residence of Narakasura, the Pragjyothisapuram is one’s own heart. The word “prag” means ‘earlier (original)’, “jyothi” means ‘light’, “sha” means ‘to forget’, “puram” means ‘the physical body’. When man forgets his original nature, the “atma jyothi” the “param jyothi” which is his true nature, he dwells in the physical body, which is the “Pragjyothisapuram”. Because of the demonic nature that dwells in it the human heart, the ‘pragjyothishapuram’, has forgotten its human nature. The word “naraudu” means ‘Atma’. All the five elements are found in the physical body of man. Water, being considered as the important of the five elements, is called as “naaram”. “Naaram” also means beings. “Narayanam” means the birthplace of naaram, the beings. “Raha” means non-existence. “Naha” means does not, it also means permanent. Therefore “naraha” means that which is not permanent. The humanity is not everlasting. A being becomes the “Narakasura” when demonic qualities enter into the city of “nara” the physical body. The wicked qualities are sign of demonic nature. When “nara” man, combines with “asura” demon, he becomes “Narakasura”. “Narakasura” also means the one who takes people to hell.