God Never Changes

God Never Changes

Ilove miracles. I love to witness them. They make me feel happy. In the presence of a miracle, it seems there is nothing impossible in this world with God. When I see or hear of a miracle, I feel God is near at hand, before my eyes.

It is God who can perform miracles; the rest of us can at best produce magic, which is only delicious illusion; there is nothing permanent about it. The miracles of Bhagavan have an enduring value; they create faith and hope, which is something to live by. Dominated by His supreme intelligence these miracles are possible; if the universe is dominated by a Sprit that is all love, truth, and joy, then miracles are possible that are all love, truth, and joy. When that sprit descends into flesh, incarnates as the Avatar, this miracle itself would make further miracles a reality.

Throughout all the miracle-stories of Bhagavan there is the unmistakable positive note of His Divine authority. Let us not forget that He takes upon Himself the death pangs of sincere devotees those who call out to Him in despair and then He seems to suffer it. But He is as great in His suffering for others as He is oblivious and majestic in supreme unconcern about Himself.

He is and has to be His own healer; with one part He heals that part of His body that has gone numb with paralysis; the Shiva in Him cures the Parvati in Him that is prostrate with paralysis.

In India miracles after miracles have followed in the footsteps of the Divine incarnations. The pages of the Ramayana,Mahabharata, and the Bhagavata will bear eloquent testimony to the innumerable miracles wrought by the Avatars as object lessons for humanity. Let us take the case of that perfect example of a human television set that relayed happenings on the battlefield of Kurukshetra to Prince Dhritarashtra. Krishna Dwaipayana endowed Sanjaya with clairvoyance and clairaudience so that He could not only see what was going on in the battlefield but could also hear what the heroes were saying; and Sanjaya began to relate the events on the battlefield and conversations between Lord Krishna and Arjuna and out of this narration of Sanjaya was born the immortal Gita. So the birth of Gita is to be seen in a miracle and the miracle is by a Divine Personality, Veda Vyasa. Take again, how a stone produced that destructive force called Narasimha that killed Hiranyakasipu and the devotee was saved.

As we grow in the knowledge and love of Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba, we grow in the understanding of His miracles. They are meant to emphasize the supremacy of the Divine over nature, the power of sprit over matter. Bhagavan has come to bring spiritual uplift to us, to save us from our misdeeds. He has come to convince us of the Existence of God and His Kingdom of Righteousness. He showers blessings to heal us of bodily infirmity. He has come not only to heal the body but to heal the heart that is sick, a far harder task. He has come to help us to help ourselves from our own folly, from the powers of darkness and ignorance. Some people think that mere prayers and faith can perform miracles. But only the Divine Spirit of God—the Savita—the Life Giver can manifest miracles.

There is another aspect of Bhagavan’s miracles that has not received proper emphasis. I refer to its Holiness. It is burning Holiness. It burns the dross away; the pure gold of evolved personality remains. Did not Baba’s Holiness shatter the naked Sadhu’s pretense? The Sadhu was sent from the town where he was displaying not only nudity of body but nakedness of sprit. A whole life spent in a fruitless make-believe was destroyed in a moment by Baba’s Holiness.

Notice the same holiness, which convinced Kalpagiri, whose soul was heavy with a murder that He had committed, to go to the police, surrender himself, confess His guilt and undergo the sentence. And Kalpagiri, unable to stand before that Holiness, determined to surrender himself and take the punishment and obey Baba even unto death. ‘Go, confess, and undergo cheerfully whatever punishment they give you. You will not be hanged. I promise you that your neck shall wear a Japamala (rosary), which I shall myself put around it. Come to Me after the sentence is over.’ That burning Holiness drove Kalpagiri to atone for the evil deed.

He went to the police, surrendered himself, confessed his guilt, was tried for murder, and sentenced to death in due course of law. Bhagavan’s assurance flowered into reality and the President intervened with His prerogative of mercy. Kalpagiri’s life was saved. Once again, the verse of the Gita has come to life: “My devotees can never perish”. The Lord was as true when He uttered that on the battlefield of Kurukshetra in the dim past as He is today. Then it was Lord Krishna who held out that assurance. Today it is Sathya Sai Bhagavan. God never changes; yes, He changes never.

~A. K. Das, Bar-at-Law
Source: Sanathana Sarathi, July 1969

Man has to master two foes — Kala and Kama, the ravaging tactics of Time and the undermining strategy of Desire. He must not allow Time to rob him of strength and vitality too soon; he must not allow Desire to lead him astray from the search for Shiva—who mastered both Kala and Kama. He subdued Kala or Yama in the Markandeya episode; He burnt Kama, when he dared draw Him into his bond. 

~Baba

God Never Changes – A Steady Truth in a Changing World

God Never Changes is a comforting spiritual truth for every heart that feels tired by the ups and downs of life. Everything around us keeps changing. People change, situations change, health changes, relationships change, and even our own thoughts and emotions change from day to day. Yet, behind all this movement, there is one eternal presence that remains steady, loving, and complete.

Human beings often become disturbed because they depend too much on temporary things. When success comes, they feel happy. When failure comes, they feel broken. When people praise them, they feel strong. When people criticize them, they lose confidence. This happens because the mind is attached to what is unstable. Spiritual wisdom gently teaches us to turn toward the One who is beyond all change.

When we say God Never Changes, it means the Divine nature is always pure, compassionate, truthful, and full of love. God’s love does not rise and fall like human moods. It does not become less because of our mistakes, nor does it become more only when we are successful. The Divine remains like the sun, shining constantly, even when clouds of doubt, fear, or sorrow cover our vision.

This truth brings great peace during difficult times. There may be moments when prayers seem unanswered or life appears unfair. We may wonder why pain has entered our path. But faith reminds us that divine wisdom works in ways the human mind cannot always understand. A delay may be protection. A loss may become a lesson. A closed door may guide us toward a better path.

God Never Changes also teaches us not to judge divine grace only by outer circumstances. If life is comfortable, we should not think God is near only then. If life becomes difficult, we should not feel abandoned. The presence of God is not measured by comfort alone. Sometimes the deepest grace is hidden inside the very challenge that strengthens our soul.

A mother may sometimes correct her child, not because she has stopped loving, but because she wants the child to grow. In the same way, divine guidance may not always come in the form we desire. It may come through discipline, waiting, responsibility, or even pain. But the purpose is always purification, not punishment.

The truth that God Never Changes gives courage to the devotee. When the world becomes uncertain, faith becomes an anchor. A person may lose money, position, support, or outer security, but if faith remains alive, he can rise again. The heart that trusts the eternal does not collapse completely before temporary storms.

This does not mean that a person should become careless or passive. Faith is not laziness. We must do our duties sincerely, work honestly, speak truthfully, and make wise choices. But after putting in sincere effort, we should surrender the result with peace. This balance of action and surrender makes life lighter.

God Never Changes invites us to look within. The same unchanging divine presence lives quietly in the heart of every being. But our restless thoughts, desires, fears, and ego often hide it from us. Through prayer, silence, service, and self-control, we begin to feel that inner nearness. The more the mind becomes pure, the more clearly the Divine is experienced.

This teaching also helps us treat others with patience. Since human beings are changing and growing, they may make mistakes. They may act from fear, ignorance, or weakness. Remembering the Divine within all can make us less harsh and more understanding. We can correct wrong actions when needed, but without hatred in the heart.

In relationships, this truth is especially meaningful. Human love may sometimes become mixed with expectation, possession, or disappointment. But divine love is free from selfishness. When we connect our heart with that higher love, we learn to love others in a cleaner way. We become less demanding and more giving, less insecure and more forgiving.

A changing world can make people anxious. New problems appear, old comforts disappear, and life rarely follows our exact plans. But the eternal presence of God gives meaning to every season. Joy teaches gratitude. Sorrow teaches depth. Success teaches humility. Failure teaches strength. Every experience can become sacred when seen through faith.

The best way to honor this truth is to bring steadiness into our own character. If the Divine is constant in love, we should try to be steady in goodness. We should not be kind only when we are happy, truthful only when it is easy, or devoted only when we need help. Real spirituality is shown when our values remain firm even during testing times.

God Never Changes remains a timeless reminder that the soul should not depend completely on the shifting world for peace. The Divine is the one support that does not weaken, the one love that does not fade, and the one truth that does not pass away. When this understanding settles in the heart, fear becomes smaller, faith becomes stronger, and life becomes a journey guided by eternal grace.

“Swami, please speak to me…”