Message from Yore

Message from Yore

His Student

When I first joined Sri Sathya Sai College, Brindavan in 1978 I was full of wonder at the new spiritual experience that I was going through amidst the sylvan surroundings and the Divine Presence. Being a new devotee I felt like a sponge soaking up every tiny detail about Sweet Sai’s Leelas and Mahimas. Every story about how Swami’s Love and Grace that had intimately touched the lives of devotees near and far fascinated me as it did all the other students studying with me. We frequently heard these Sai experiences during evening bhajans at the Hostel, the morning assembly at the College or during the room meetings just before lights out.

During a particular Thursday morning assembly, our (late) Principal Narendra read out a fascinating article that he received from UK which made a deep impression on my mind. It was a unique story of how our Dear Lord touches not just the lives of human beings on earth but also those beings on other planes of existence. I take this opportunity to share that article with all who love Sweet Sai.

Mrs. Betty Gisner of California is a healer and an automatic writing medium of the highest integrity. Her husband is a professor of Psychology, now devoting his time to regressed hypnosis healing many sufferers. While staying at the Seeker’s Trust, Addington Park, Trent, England, she went into one of the meditation chapels there with a pad and pen hoping to come in contact with her healing helpers, and was very surprised when she found what she had written. She had not asked any question about Sri Sathya Sai Baba, though she and her husband were planning to go to India.

The communicator gives the name as AMKSORE and that he was a server (monk) at Glastonbury long ago and was later with St Francis of Assisi. He signed his communication with a capital ‘A’ interspersed with a cross. This is the communication.

“On the question of the divinity of Baba, we would comment. This being of light is ineffaceable in his radiance which suffuses and envelopes all those who are fortunate enough to come within his radiance. He is truly a Divine Being. We would have you realize that those who are on our planet of living are very far from perfection of one such as this ‘Holy Man’ among men, the Healer of those who desperately need His help. We are nothing when compared with this Flame of Truth. We bow in adoration at the feet of this Divine Being. We feel love, the all encompassing love, which he inherently has at the core of His very Being, the love that sustains, the love that comforts, the love that encourages and envelopes those who travel from far places to be in His Presence. We rarely wish to be incarnated in flesh once again, but to experience the glory of His Presence we would be willing to don once again the cloak of your human condition.

As we see the ever-increasing numbers of devotees that now come to Prasanthinilayam we cannot help noticing that what used to be a ‘festival crowd’ in the 70’s and 80’s is now a ‘daily darshan crowd’. When we are part of this multitude of devotees it is such a humbling experience to realize that we are merely a speck of sand on this beach. And we have yet not included the millions of souls on other planes of existence that grace Prasanthinilayam with their invisible presence. It is again Sweet Sai’s grace that He let us all have a peek through this article at His power and Glory which is beyond our human comprehension.

Message from Yore – A Divine Reflection On Ancient Wisdom And Eternal Values

Message from Yore is a meaningful spiritual theme that reminds us that the wisdom of the past is not old or useless. True wisdom never becomes outdated because it speaks to the human heart in every age. Times change, societies change, and ways of living change, but truth, love, humility, service, and devotion remain eternally valuable.

The word yore points to ancient times, memories, traditions, and teachings that have come down through generations. Our ancestors, saints, sages, and spiritual masters did not leave behind only stories. They left guidance for living a noble life. Their message was simple: live with truth, respect God, serve others, control the mind, and keep the heart pure.

Message from Yore teaches that the past should not be remembered only with emotion, but with understanding. Ancient wisdom becomes useful when it improves present life. If we read sacred teachings but continue to live with anger, pride, greed, and selfishness, then we have not received the message properly. Real respect for the past is shown through good conduct today.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often reminded devotees that human values are the foundation of life. Truth, right conduct, peace, love, and nonviolence are not limited to one period of history. They are needed in every home, school, workplace, and society. Without these values, progress becomes incomplete and happiness becomes temporary.

Message from Yore also reminds us that ancient spiritual teachings were deeply practical. They taught people to wake with prayer, speak with care, eat with gratitude, respect parents, serve guests, honor teachers, protect nature, and remember God in daily life. These practices may appear simple, but they create discipline, humility, and inner peace.

Modern life has brought speed, technology, and comfort, but it has also brought restlessness, comparison, and mental pressure. The wisdom of earlier times can help restore balance. It teaches that peace does not come only from outer success. Peace comes when the mind is controlled, the heart is pure, and life is guided by higher values.

Message from Yore becomes meaningful when it reminds us of the importance of gratitude. We stand on the efforts, sacrifices, prayers, and guidance of those who came before us. Parents, teachers, saints, and noble souls have all contributed to the path we walk today. A grateful heart does not become arrogant. It receives blessings with humility.

The old message also teaches respect for time. Life is short, and every day should be used wisely. Time wasted in hatred, gossip, jealousy, and selfish pleasure does not return. Time used for prayer, service, learning, kindness, and self-improvement becomes sacred. This lesson is as important today as it was in ancient days.

Message from Yore also warns us not to lose character in the name of progress. A person may become clever, wealthy, and powerful, but without goodness, life becomes empty. True greatness is not only in what one earns or owns, but in how one lives, speaks, gives, forgives, and serves. Character is the real wealth.

The teachings of the past also highlight the power of silence and reflection. Earlier generations often lived closer to nature and had space for prayer, contemplation, and inner discipline. Today, the mind is often crowded with noise and distraction. Returning to silence, even for a few minutes daily, can help us hear the voice of conscience.

Message from Yore finally reminds us that divine wisdom is timeless. The outer form of teaching may change, but the inner truth remains the same. Love God. Love all. Serve all. Speak truth. Hurt none. Control desires. Respect life. These principles can guide any generation toward peace and harmony.

In the end, this sacred theme is a call to receive the wisdom of the past and apply it in the present. Ancient messages are not meant to remain in books, temples, or memories alone. They must become living values in our homes, hearts, and actions. When old wisdom is lived with fresh sincerity, life becomes pure, peaceful, and blessed with divine grace.

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