Divine Supreme’s Sole, ‘Soulful’ Desire – Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu
Bhagwan Shri Sathya Sai Baba showing the spiritual path photo
The day was Sunday, 31 August, 2008… the venue was Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai’s sacrosanct Prasanthi Nilayam, to be precise, hallowed Bhajan Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam. The congregation was that of 150 odd ‘former students’ of ‘Bhagawan’ in His various educational institutions, employed at various Sri Sathya Sai institutions, in Prasanthi Nilayam – Puttaparthi, Brindavan, Muddenahalli, etc. … and The Host Was ‘Infinitely Divine’, The Lord Supreme, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai. That blessed after noon inside the Bhajan Hall, The Lord Supreme moved amongst them, attending many…, glancing, smiling, speaking, chiding, …granting HimSelf out and out. As the session was coming to a grand-closure, He ‘gathered’ HimSelf in the centre stage for a ‘talk’, flanked by the entire lot like swarm of bees on a honey comb. In His inimitable style He started telling… about something infinitely profound, a would be revision of the Maha Mantra, ‘Lokah Samastha… ’ that comes from the Vedic lore, into ‘Samastha Lokah…’ Thus Spake Sai then: “At the end of the bhajans, you are chanting ‘Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu’. It is really great and expansive. As you chant this, you are thinking of only this world, in which you are living in, implying an individual feeling. This is not correct. It is ‘Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu’, which is an expansive, all-encompassing feeling, covering all the worlds.” Saying so, He asked His ‘swarm of bees’ to intone after Him the revised format…and thus, for the first time in ‘His Story’ and in the history of His creation, the new Maha Mantra reverberated … ‘Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu’. Obviously perplexed, having no clue, the world outside the ‘hall’ listened to the echo, while continuing to sit clueless. Further, Bhagawan asked the ‘boys’ to commence the official chanting from the next ‘holy’ Thursday, 4th September! ‘Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu’ is the elixir for all, all that need to be set right, at all levels, in all the worlds… truly, the ‘Elixir Divine’ for His creation at large.
Why ‘Samastha Lokah…?’ and what is Its added significance?? …and why this transition from ‘Lokah Samastha…‘ into ‘Samastha Lokah…’??? What, Why and many a question can be raised by many minds that dwell in doubts and resort to arguments, but the very fact that the Maha Mantra was borne of The Lord Supreme, in His natural flow sans any pretence, negates all arguments, simply surrendering to His Will Supreme. Does not The Mother know the need of Her child?
If the Maha Mantra was introduced by Bhagawan with His Divine Sankalpa of Cosmic, all- embracing expansion, Samastha Lokah… does cover anything and everything, most unconditionally, rightfully endorsing the legacy of Sri Sathya Sai, that being Love… All-Embracing Love…Unconditional Love… Love That Conquers… simply L-O-V-E!!!
“Samastha Lokah…” is undoubtedly the One Off Universal Maha Mantra that claims credit to Its being from Bhagawan in His physical form. Most of the other Mantras claim their origin from the Vedic time, perceived internally by great and elevated souls. …And such a Maha Mantra that claims its origin from the Divine Resolve Of the Supreme-Most Avatar, One Who Is hailed as The Sarvadevathaatheetha Swarupa, (The Divine Form beyond all other forms) must definitely be power-packed with Intention Of That WholeSome Divinity – The Supreme Resolve.
What could be this power-packed intention from a human perception? The Supreme Lord, from Whose Resolve sprang out this vast creation that include human beings, made humans, the highest of beings with reference to conscious expansion, in His own image… and thus, does want humans to raise to His level of vastness… expansion… becoming That… by Becoming and thus Be, His True Self, Embodiment of Love. This is clear from His ‘own’ words, wherein He spelt out God’s single-most desire in no uncertain terms….
Concluding His Dasara Divine discourse in 2009, Bhagawan spoke thus:
“God illumines the entire universe as the Atma Tatwa (Innate Divine Principle) immanent in all the living beings and objects. Even though God may appear to be involved in so many activities in the world, it is verily for the pleasure of His devotees. He has no desire of His own. He has only one desire – Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu!”
This Mantra stands as the Mantra beyond all other Mantras.. as it is completely selfless and cosmically vast… Pointing to His physical body, He said once that, He Is ‘top-to-toe’ selfless. Indeed, it can be rightly perceived that, this Supreme Lord, Who created man in His own image, does ‘desire’ man to be unmade and remade as… His own… reflecting The Truth beyond all truths, The Essential Sai Para Brahmam.
At a time when Kali is raging to its peak, The Supreme Godhood introduced this Maha Mantra as the panacea for all universal and cosmic maladies. Bhagawan, Who Is verily The Pulse of time, delivered it to the humans at the right time, for him to use it most effectively.
Anyone who tries this Mantra with an innate feeling of Love is sure to experience EXPANSION soon… and thus entitled to ‘Become and Be’, becoming One With Him… The Master Supreme! Sri Sathya Sai – The ‘True’ SadhGuru!!!
Can We Hear Him Whispering… “Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu”!!!
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Divine Supreme’s Sole – Walking the Path of One Eternal Truth
Divine Supreme’s Sole is a sacred thought that points the heart toward the highest reality. It reminds us that beyond all names, forms, rituals, and beliefs, there is one supreme presence guiding life with love, wisdom, and unseen protection. Human beings may walk different paths, speak different languages, and worship in different ways, but the source of all goodness remains one.
Life often becomes confusing because the mind gets lost in outer differences. People begin to divide what was never meant to be divided. They compare faiths, judge practices, and forget the simple truth that love is the real language of spirituality. Divine Supreme’s Sole teaches that when the heart becomes pure, it can recognize the same divine light shining through every sincere prayer, every selfless act, and every compassionate heart.
The word “sole” carries a deep meaning here. It suggests oneness, uniqueness, and the final refuge of the soul. The Divine is not one option among many worldly supports. The Divine is the ground on which all life stands. Wealth may leave, relationships may change, health may weaken, and praise may disappear, but the supreme presence remains steady. To remember this truth is to gain inner strength.
Divine Supreme’s Sole also calls us to live with humility. If all beings are connected to the same supreme source, then no one has the right to look down upon another. Pride becomes meaningless when we understand that every talent, opportunity, breath, and blessing is given by grace. A humble person does not feel small; they feel grateful. Gratitude opens the heart and makes life peaceful.
Spiritual life is not only about believing in the highest truth; it is about reflecting that truth in conduct. If we speak of the Divine but hurt others through anger, ego, or selfishness, our devotion remains incomplete. The real test of faith is seen in daily behavior. Do we speak gently? Do we forgive sincerely? Do we help without expecting praise? Do we remain truthful when falsehood seems easier? These questions show whether spirituality has touched the heart.
Divine Supreme’s Sole reminds us that the path to God is walked through love. Love is not weakness. It is the greatest strength because it can heal what anger destroys. It can unite what ego separates. It can bring courage where fear has settled. A loving person becomes an instrument of the Divine, not by performing miracles, but by reducing pain wherever possible.
Many people search for God in distant places while ignoring the sacred presence within themselves. Temples, scriptures, bhajans, and prayers are beautiful aids, but they are meant to awaken inner awareness. The true altar is the purified heart. When the mind becomes silent and the heart becomes sincere, the seeker begins to feel that the Divine was never far away.
Divine Supreme’s Sole is not a concept meant only for saints or scholars. It belongs to ordinary people living ordinary lives. A mother caring for her child, a worker doing honest labor, a student studying with sincerity, a doctor serving patients, and a devotee feeding the hungry can all live this truth. Every duty becomes sacred when performed with love and purity.
The journey toward the supreme truth requires patience. The mind has old habits. It becomes distracted, doubtful, proud, and restless. Yet every sincere effort matters. A small act of self-control, a moment of prayer, a kind word, or a quiet service can become a step toward inner light. The Divine does not demand perfection in a single day. The Divine asks for sincerity, effort, and surrender.
When difficulties come, this thought becomes even more important. Pain can make the mind feel abandoned, but faith reminds the heart that grace works silently. Not every situation will be understood immediately. Some lessons reveal their meaning only after time. Divine Supreme’s Sole gives strength to trust, even when the road is unclear. It teaches that the supreme guide never leaves the seeker who walks with honesty.
This understanding also brings unity. If the Divine is one, then humanity must learn to live as one family. Service should not ask about caste, status, religion, or background. Hunger needs food, sorrow needs comfort, ignorance needs guidance, and loneliness needs love. A heart that sees God in all cannot remain indifferent to suffering.
In the end, Divine Supreme’s Sole is a reminder to return from outer noise to inner truth. It asks us to live simply, love deeply, serve humbly, and trust completely. When life is guided by this awareness, every action becomes meaningful. The soul finds peace because it recognizes its eternal connection with the one supreme reality, the source of all love, light, and liberation.
He who feeds the distressed in hunger really serves Me…