His Own Words…

His Own Words…

What is Sathya Sai’s Sankalpam? How is His Avatarhood, Supra-Worldly Divinity as He calls it, so special for humanity today and for the morrow? When Bhagawan speaks about Himself… it becomes a rare treat of His Avataric Intention, that takes us to unknown realms of rare beauty, bright future ladden with Divine mystery… a compilation of His ‘own’ words about His ‘own’ Divine Self!!!

This was My experience in previous Yugas also. The successors of Sisupala cannot remain idle; but consider to what low level human wickedness has descended. I do not care either for praise or blame, I only pity these people who, in order to scrape together a few paise from the poor resort to such venial tricks …I declare, “Even if all the fourteen worlds unite together, the work for which I have come will not suffer a bit; even if earth and heaven combine, My Truth can never be fully grasped.”

Whenever there is a languishing of Dharma …I create Myself, for it is part of primal resolution or Sankalpa to protect the spiritual structure of the Universe. I lay aside My formless essence and assume a name and a form suited to the purpose for which I come. Whenever evil threatens to vanquish good, I have to come and save it from decline.

The Avatar of Krishna was a full incarnation, with all the sixteen facets of glory. In the Avatar of Rama, out of sixteen, the three brothers had one each and Parasurama, the contemporary, had one, until Rama met and overpowered Him and drew within Himself the fraction of the Divine power that he had. Other incarnations were for ad hoc purposes, the suppression of evil represented by one evil person or group of persons.

But, in this Kali age, the wicked have to be reformed and reconstructed through love and compassion. That is why this Avatar has come unarmed; It has come with the message of love. The only weapon which can transform the vile and the vicious is the Name of the Lord uttered with love. At the present time Mahashakti, Mayashakti and Yogashakti have come all together in one human form; your endeavour should be to draw near and earn grace therefrom.

In truth, you cannot understand the nature of My reality either today or even after a thousand years of steady austerity or ardent inquiry, even if all mankind joins in that effort. But in a short time, you will become cognizant of the bliss showered by the Divine Principle, which has taken upon Itself this sacred Body and this sacred Name. Your good fortune which will provide you this chance is greater than what was available for anchorites, monks, sages, saints and even personalities embodying facets of Divine glory.

Since I move about with you, eat like you, and talk with you, you are deluded into the belief that this is but an instance of common humanity. Be warned against this mistake. I Am also deluding you by My singing with you, talking with you, and engaging Myself in activities with you. But any moment, My Divinity may be revealed to you; you have to be ready, prepared for that moment. Since Divinity is enveloped by humanness, you must endeavour to overcome the Maya (delusion) that hides it from your eyes.

This is a human form, in which every Divine entity, every Divine principle, that is to say, `all the names and forms ascribed by man to God, are manifest.’ (Sarvadaivatwa Swarupaanni Dharinchinatuvanti Maanavaakaarame Ee Aakaaramu). Do not allow doubt to distract you; if you only install, in the alter of your heart, steady faith in My Divinity, you can win a vision of My Reality. Instead, if you swing like the pendulum of a clock, one moment devotion, another moment disbelief, you can never succeed in comprehending the Truth and win that bliss. You are very fortunate that you have a chance to experience the bliss of the vision of the Sarvadaivatwa Swarupam (The Form which is all forms of all Gods) now, in this life itself.

Let Me draw your attention to another fact. On previous occasions when God incarnated on Earth, the bliss of recognizing Him in the incarnation was vouchsafed only after the physical embodiment had left the world, in spite of plenty of patent evidences of His grace. And the loyalty and devotion they commanded from men arose through fear and awe, at their superhuman powers and skills, or at their imperial and penal authority. But, ponder a moment on this Sathya Sai manifestation; in this age of rampant materialism, aggressive disbelief and irreverence, what is it that brings to it the adoration of millions from all over the world? You will be convinced that the basic reason for this is the fact that this is the Supra-Worldly Divinity in human form.

Again, how fortunate you are that you can witness all the countries of the world paying homage to Bharat; you can hear adoration to Sathya Sai’s Name reverberating throughout the world, even while this body is existing…not at some future date but when It is with you, before you. And you can witness very soon the restoration of Sanathana Dharma to its genuine and natural status, the Dharma laid down in the Vedas for the good of all the peoples of the World. This Is the Sai Sankalpam.

His Own Words – A Sacred Guide for Life

His Own Words carry a special power because they come not merely as sentences, but as living guidance for the heart. When a divine teacher speaks, the purpose is not to impress the mind with beautiful language. The purpose is to awaken conscience, purify conduct, and lead people toward truth, love, and inner peace. Such words become a lamp for those who are searching for direction in life.

Many people read spiritual teachings, listen to discourses, and admire noble messages, but the real value begins when those teachings are practiced. Sacred words are not meant only for memory; they are meant for transformation. If a teaching tells us to love, then our speech must become gentle. If it tells us to serve, then our hands must become useful. If it tells us to be truthful, then our actions must become honest.

His Own Words teach us that spirituality is not separate from daily living. It is found in the way we speak at home, behave at work, treat strangers, respect elders, and respond during difficulty. Prayer and worship are beautiful, but they become complete only when they improve character. A person who remembers God but hurts others carelessly has not fully understood the message.

The beauty of divine speech is its simplicity. The greatest truths are often expressed in the simplest way so that every heart can understand them. Love all. Serve all. Help ever. Hurt never. These teachings may look small, but they are deep enough to guide an entire life. To live even one of them sincerely requires patience, humility, and constant awareness.

When we reflect on His Own Words, we begin to see that the Divine does not ask for outer show. The real offering is a clean heart. Expensive rituals, grand decorations, and loud praise have limited value if the mind remains full of ego, anger, jealousy, and selfishness. A silent act of kindness done with pure love may be more pleasing than a grand display done for recognition.

Sacred guidance also gives courage during difficult times. Life can bring pain, delay, loss, and confusion. In such moments, noble words remembered with faith become inner strength. They remind us that no sincere prayer is wasted, no good action is meaningless, and no honest effort goes unseen. Even when the path looks dark, divine teachings help the heart continue with trust.

His Own Words also ask us to examine ourselves honestly. It is easy to point out faults in others, but spiritual growth begins when we look within. Are we controlling our anger? Are we speaking truthfully? Are we serving without pride? Are we forgiving where possible? These questions may feel uncomfortable, but they are necessary. Without self-examination, devotion remains incomplete.

A true devotee does not use sacred words only for discussion. He uses them as a mirror. When he fails, he does not lose hope. He returns to the teaching and tries again. Spiritual progress is not about becoming perfect in one day. It is about making sincere efforts every day, even after weakness, mistake, or failure.

To honor His Own Words, we must make them visible through conduct. A kind face, a patient reply, an honest decision, a helpful hand, and a forgiving heart are all forms of living worship. The world does not need only people who can repeat teachings beautifully. It needs people who can live them quietly.

These words also guide relationships. Many families suffer because of harsh speech, ego, misunderstanding, and lack of patience. If even one person in a home begins to practice love and self-control, the atmosphere slowly changes. Peace does not always come through big speeches. Sometimes it comes through one person choosing silence instead of argument, understanding instead of judgment, and kindness instead of pride.

His Own Words remind us that service is one of the purest ways to express devotion. Serving the hungry, comforting the sad, helping the weak, and respecting all beings are not ordinary acts. They are sacred when performed without selfish expectation. The Divine lives in every heart, and serving others with humility becomes a direct way of serving God.

In modern life, people are surrounded by information, but not always wisdom. They may know many things and still feel restless. Sacred teachings bring the mind back to what is essential. They remind us that wealth without peace is incomplete, education without character is dangerous, and success without compassion is empty. True greatness lies in becoming useful, loving, and humble.

In the end, His Own Words are not meant to remain on pages, walls, or lips alone. They are meant to enter the heart and become life. When we practice truth, love, peace, right conduct, and selfless service, we allow divine guidance to breathe through us. Then every thought becomes cleaner, every action becomes nobler, and every day becomes a step toward God.

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