Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude…

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude…

His creation is abound with lessons galore. Infinite are the possibilities for man to lean from every instance, from every speck in creation. …And, what are the chances when one is blessed with a most ‘adorable’ ideal earthly mother?…who guides you to the Supreme Divine in the physical, showing you the Goal Of Your Life in the physical. Adjectives fail to illustrate, minds fail to fathom, for we are in the midst of an Infinite Bliss Ocean called Sri Sathya Sai. Many understand this Truth, a few thinks in prospective line to follow His guidelines, but a rare one really puts ‘Him’ in practice. Here is a reflection by one such soul, Ms Revathi Sundar, an Indian in New Zealand, writing about the twin Mothers, the Earthly One and the Cosmic One, sharing her views and the priceless lessons learned at the Feet Of The Mothers… A unique Birthday Offering.

Om Sai Ram! This day being the Most Auspicious Day of The Advent of The Supreme Most Avatar of all times, beyond Time and Space, The Shiva Shakthi Avatar, with specific focus on The Purusha Prakrithi Principle, The Creator and His/Her Creation, this humble offering is a Homage and Tribute to all the Earthly Mothers across the globe and through them to The Eternal Supreme Divine Universal Cosmic Mother SAI.

Every Earthly Mother bears intense pain and suffering in order to deliver her child on to Mother Earth. The journey of every being begins from a Biological Mother’s Womb and ceases with the Ultimate Merger in The Divine Mother’s Cosmic Womb. Until then, there are any number of cycles of Birth and Death that the Being goes through. Fortunate and Blessed are those who find the Auspicious Divine Lotus Feet of God in this Birth as The Advent of The Supreme Most Phenomenon of Godhead, The Ultimate Para Brahman has come in the Name and Form of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, The Matchless Avatar ever to be! One such a Blessing descended on self, in the form of my Earthly Mother. It was the Divine Will of Sai Maa to intervene right from the moment of the birth of the self, by way of answering the ardent prayers of my Mother. As a consequence, even as I was being delivered in the labour ward, The Divine Presence of Cosmic Mother Sai had been felt and seen, assuring Ultimate Deliverance.

It is said that God made Mothers so that His/Her representative is made available to every child in every home. It is the Mother who is accorded Primary significance in Bharathiya Culture and Tradition, as the Adage goes: Matha Pitha Guru Deivam, which translates to Mother Father Preceptor God. This sequence is of great relevance as it is the Mother who shows the child who the Father is. The Father in turn leads the child to the Guru and the Guru in turn guides and carries the child to God.   As a toddler, I was guided by my Mother, who had no fancy degrees and pomp show attached to her, to follow the Divine Footsteps of Sai Maa and always to remember to call out to the Divine Mother. Her words still ring in my ears: There may be a time and a space where your physical parents cannot hear you nor can reach out to you. But there is no time or space which is beyond the reach of the Divine Mother. So learn to depend only on Her. Holding fast on to her words of wisdom and observing her life, demonstrating dedication to the Divine Love and Service, Sacrifice and Selflessness, i learnt to take baby steps in to adoring and worshipping Sai Maa, through every breath. Today if Sai is what I thrive on, I primarily owe that to my mother. She taught me that I am no separate from Sai.

SAI stands for SAI AND I. She also helped me intensify my awareness so that I realize: SAI AM I.

According to her, no conflict can be resolved by another conflict and Peace cannot be attained through arguments and fights. To the letter she believes in giving willfully, voluntarily and happily for the welfare of all around, an immortal lesson taught by our Most Beloved Sai Maa. The most valuable life lessons that I have learnt from both my Mothers is to Love and Serve unconditionally, to Give and to Forgive, to Give and to Never Expect any returns, to Trust, to have Faith and most importantly to be Patient. Under many trying and testing situations, where it would have been very easy and tempting to judge and to find fault with one or many around, I have observed with amazement, my Mother, keeping away from such vile tendencies. She strictly adhered to Swadharma, and was content with that. What makes me bow to her, more than all else, is her invaluable teaching of Self Restraint. I am fortunate to be guided by These Twin Mothers, Earthly Mother being an ideal role model for me to emulate her example, who has based her entire life’s journey on The Divine Mother’s Teachings.

The Self Confidence that Her Priceless Teachings have instilled in me, has given such courage that I do not feel the need to seek acceptance or acknowledgement from anyone for performing any small act of goodness. It lifts the heavy burden of pride and arrogance and of limiting ego, which otherwise would have been pressing me down. How am I to thank Sai Maa, for making available such an ideal perfect role model in Her Own Supreme Self and in the form of the biological mother as well, in terms of dedication, inspiring and motivating others, in treating everyone with compassion, in letting go of every unpleasant situation? I can go on and on…In a nut shell, She is the one, who has made me believe in my Self, in my Truth, in my Inner Core. She has made me aware that Discipline is verily Internal, springing forth from deep within, based on and guided by Sai Maa’s Timeless Teachings and Priceless Precious Gems. What is being imposed from outside is only Control and not discipline. Till date, I cherish this Supreme Revelation and Truth as my very life breath.

I owe my existence to my Earthly Mother and it is impossible for me to repay my debt to her for her selfless Love. I owe more to her for her leading me to the Divine Mother Sai. How am I to ever repay my debt of Love to the Earthly Mother and to the Divine Mother as well, who is Ocean of Love Compassion and Mercy? Let me not be merely thankful and grateful to my Earthly as well as Divine Mother. Let my entire life be transformed into an expression of Love and Gratitude to the Supreme Mother Sai, Who is the Epitome of Motherhood as such. Oh Supreme Divine Mother Sai, I pray to You! Kindly help me pledge, dedicate and rededicate myself utmost sincerely and Truthfully to the Sole Purpose of Life, to LOVE LOVE LOVE AND SIMPLY BE THAT LOVE.

MAY WE HAVE A JOYOUS AND BLISSFUL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF DIVINE UNIVERSAL COSMIC ETERNAL MOTHER SAI. MAY ALL THE BEINGS IN ALL THE WORLDS BE ETERNALLY HAPPY. MAY THIS DAY, THIS MOMENT, INVOKE THE PRESENCE OF MOTHER SAI WITHIN.  MAY SAI MAA BLESS US ALL WITH CONSTANT INTEGRATED AWARENESS OF THE ETERNAL TRUTH OF LOVE PEACE BEAUTY BLISS.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude – A Path to Meaningful Living

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude is a beautiful way to understand the true purpose of human existence. Life is not meant only for earning, achieving, competing, and collecting comforts. These things may have their place, but they cannot give lasting peace unless the heart is filled with love and thankfulness. When we live with love, our actions become kind. When we live with gratitude, our mind becomes peaceful.

Many people spend their lives searching for happiness outside themselves. They believe that one more success, one more possession, or one more praise from others will make them complete. But the heart remains restless when it forgets the simple blessings already present. Breath, family, food, shelter, health, learning, nature, and the chance to begin again are all gifts that deserve sincere appreciation.

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude teaches us to see every day as an opportunity to give and receive goodness. Love makes us sensitive to the needs of others. It helps us speak gently, forgive mistakes, listen patiently, and serve without pride. A loving person does not wait for a perfect situation to do good. He finds small ways to bring comfort, hope, and kindness wherever he goes.

Gratitude changes the way we look at life. A grateful heart does not deny pain or difficulty, but it refuses to become blind to blessings. Even during hard times, gratitude helps us notice the support we receive, the lessons we learn, and the strength that rises from within. Complaining makes the mind heavy, while thankfulness makes the soul lighter.

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude also improves relationships. Many relationships suffer because people focus more on faults than blessings. We may notice what others failed to do, but forget what they have done for us quietly. Gratitude helps us value people before it is too late. Love helps us express that value through respect, patience, and care.

In family life, this attitude is especially important. Parents, children, elders, and partners all need appreciation and understanding. A simple “thank you,” a kind tone, a helping hand, or a few minutes of sincere listening can heal many hidden wounds. A home becomes peaceful not because everyone is perfect, but because love is stronger than ego and gratitude is stronger than complaint.

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude is also a spiritual practice. Prayer becomes deeper when it is filled with thankfulness. Service becomes purer when it is done with love. Worship becomes meaningful when it changes our behavior. If we thank God in prayer but speak harshly to people, something remains incomplete. The Divine is honored most beautifully when love flows into our actions.

A person who lives with gratitude becomes humble. He understands that nothing in life is completely his own achievement. Behind every success, there are many visible and invisible supports: parents, teachers, friends, society, nature, health, time, opportunity, and divine grace. This understanding removes pride and fills the heart with responsibility. Blessings should not make us arrogant; they should make us more generous.

Love and gratitude also help us face suffering with maturity. Life will not always be easy. There will be delays, losses, misunderstandings, illness, and moments of loneliness. But when the heart remains connected with love, it does not become bitter. When gratitude remains alive, it does not lose hope. Even pain can become a teacher when accepted with faith.

This way of living does not require wealth or special status. Anyone can begin today. We can speak one kind word, help one person, forgive one mistake, avoid one harsh reaction, and thank God for one blessing. These small actions may look simple, but repeated daily, they slowly transform character. A beautiful life is built through sincere habits.

Love should not remain limited to people close to us. It should expand toward strangers, animals, nature, and all forms of life. Feeding the hungry, respecting workers, caring for elders, protecting the environment, and comforting someone in pain are all expressions of a heart that understands unity. Gratitude for the world should become care for the world.

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude reminds us that the value of life is not measured only by what we receive, but by what we give. A person may have little wealth and still live richly if his heart is full of kindness. Another may have much comfort and still feel empty if gratitude is missing. The real richness of life is inner sweetness.

In the end, the most meaningful life is one that becomes a blessing to others. Love makes our presence warm, and gratitude makes our spirit peaceful. When we live with these two qualities, ordinary duties become sacred, relationships become softer, and even simple moments become beautiful. Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude is a call to live with an open heart, thankful thoughts, and hands ready to serve.

Manhattan Sai Center – Offerings to the Divine Mother 2019