With God…Be Fair…

With God…Be Fair…

How petty minds, full of selfish desires work, at times trying to cheat even God without knowing that they are playing around with the Cosmic Creator, at Whose mercy the whole of creation is hanging…existing… ? Saying that, “… your prayers will be answered only when there is sincerity in you” Bhagawan narrated an episode from His Story, concluding that attempt to cheat God would lead to dire consequences… From Bhagawan’s Divine Discourse on 19 October 1999.

Embodiments of Love! One who thinks of God constantly will never be put to hardships. You may argue that you continue to suffer though you think of God all the time. How can you say that thinking of God has not helped you at all? It certainly would have mitigated your suffering without your knowledge. God’s grace will certainly alleviate your suffering.

By chanting of the Divine Name, even mountains of sin will  vanish like mist into thin air. Sarvada Sarvakaleshu Sarvathra Harichinthanam, you should think of God at all places, at all times, and under all circumstances with pure love and total faith. Your prayers will be answered only when there is sincerity in you.

When I returned to Puttaparthi from Uravakonda, two persons, Subbaiah Shetty and Kodanda Shetty, came from Anantapur.

One of them was finding it difficult to get an alliance for his daughter. He said, “Sathya Sai Baba, I will believe that you are God only if I can find a suitable alliance for my daughter soon. I will build chitikelameda (‘snapping mansion’) for You if my daughter gets married within this month.” Everyone was curious to know as to what that would be.

His daughter got married within the same month. He came to the Old Mandir (temple) with a plate containing a coconut and some flowers. He said, “Swami, you fulfilled my desire.

Now I have to keep up my word. Please permit me to build a chitikelameda for you.” Many others were watching with curiosity.

Even Subbamma came there thinking that he was going to give a big mansion for Swami. I very well knew what he was up to. He gave Aarati and asked, “Swami, will you permit me to build chitikelameda now?”

In order to amuse the onlookers, “I said OK, go ahead.” He started snapping his fingers around Me, saying, “This is the first wall, this is the second wall, this is the roof,” so on and so forth. In the end he said, “this is God,” fell at My feet, and broke the coconut. Likewise, some people resort to mean strategies and try to cheat even God! They certainly have to face the consequences of their actions.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

With GodBe Fair Spiritual Wisdom

In the spiritual journey, one of the most valuable lessons a devotee can learn is fairness in thought, word, and action. The title With God…Be Fair reminds us that true devotion is not merely about prayers, rituals, or visiting sacred places. It is about living a life guided by honesty, compassion, and righteousness. When we invite God into our hearts, we must also strive to be fair in all our dealings with others.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often emphasized that God resides in every being. If we truly believe this, then treating others unfairly is no different from disrespecting the Divine presence within them. Fairness begins with our daily interactions. Whether at home, at work, or in society, we must learn to act without selfishness, prejudice, or favoritism. A fair-minded person earns the respect of others and experiences inner peace because his conscience remains clear.

The message of With God…Be Fair also teaches us the importance of self-examination. Many people are quick to judge others while ignoring their own shortcomings. Baba encouraged devotees to look within and correct their own faults before pointing out the mistakes of others. When we become fair in evaluating ourselves, we grow spiritually and develop humility. Such humility opens the door to divine grace.

Life often presents situations where being fair is not easy. Personal interests, emotions, and attachments may tempt us to act unjustly. However, a sincere devotee remembers that God watches every action. Choosing truth over convenience and justice over personal gain strengthens character and deepens faith. It is in these challenging moments that spiritual values are truly tested.

Another important aspect of fairness is kindness. Being fair does not mean being harsh or rigid. True fairness is balanced with love and understanding. Sri Sathya Sai Baba taught that love is the foundation of all virtues. When fairness is guided by love, it becomes a powerful force that heals relationships and promotes harmony. Families, communities, and nations become stronger when people treat one another with respect and equality.

The teaching of With God…Be Fair encourages us to see beyond differences of status, wealth, religion, or background. Every individual deserves dignity because each person is a child of God. By practicing fairness, we express our devotion in a practical and meaningful way. Spirituality then becomes a living experience rather than a mere concept.

The wisdom shared through Devotional India continues to inspire seekers to adopt values that bring them closer to the Divine. Fairness is one such value that transforms both the individual and society. When we act fairly, we create an atmosphere of trust and goodwill around us.

Let us remember that God is pleased not by grand displays of devotion but by noble conduct. The principle of With God…Be Fair serves as a timeless guide for spiritual living. By following this teaching with sincerity, we can lead a life filled with peace, love, and divine blessings. Through the inspiration offered by Devotional India, may we strive every day to become instruments of truth, justice, and compassion.