There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness

Lack of recognition of the principle of Oneness is mainly responsible for the conflicts and calamities in the world around, discoursed Bhagawan long ago, exhorting on the greater need for developing Oneness of all. How often we are privileged with such a Mighty Compassionate Divine Presence in the physical, Who speaks out in the open,  ‘I Am yours, you are Mine,’ `You and I Are one’?!? Read on Bhagawan’s Divine discourse delivered on 25th August 1999, on the auspicious occasion of Onam. 

The present population of the world is approximately 600 crores. But, the principle of `I’ is one and the same in everyone. Each one refers to himself or herself as `I’. How can one know these 600 crore people? Once you recognise the principle of ‘I’, you would have recognised all. Here you find many bulbs glowing; the same current flows through all of them. Similarly, the principle of `I’ is the same in all. Instead of questioning, “Who are you?” question yourself, “Who Am I?” Know yourself first, then you will know all.

What is the cause of conflicts and restlessness in this world? Lack of recognition of the principle of Oneness is mainly responsible for this. If someone were to criticise you, do not get agitated. Remember that the same Atmic principle is present in both of you. The one who accuses and the one who is accused are not two different entities. There will be no scope for agitation if you understand this truth. Peace and serenity will reign supreme in the world once this principle of oneness is recognised. Likewise, God and devotee are not separate from each other. The one who worships and the one who is worshipped are one and the same.

The devotee worshipping God actually means worshipping himself. Ekatma Sarvabhuthantaratma (the same Atma is present in everyone). This principle of Oneness is Brahma. Viewing this Oneness as many is bhrama or bhranthi (illusion). It is this bhrama that is responsible for the restlessness in the world. True spiritual practice lies in cultivating the spirit of Oneness. There is no greater sadhana than this. Whatever sadhana one undertakes, one should do it with Love. Then there will be no scope for anger and jealousy.

In order to understand the Vedic dicta, Easwara Sarvabhuthanam (God dwells in all beings), Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma (all this is verily Brahman), one should inculcate noble qualities. Na Karmana Na Prajaya Dhanena Thyagenaikena Amrutathwamanasu (neither wealth nor progeny nor good deeds can confer immortality; it can be attained only through sacrifice). People respect you as long as you occupy exalted positions in society. But nobody follows you when you lose your position and power. The Vedas address human beings as Amrutasya Puthra. You should live up to that title. You are Amrutasya Puthra (sons of immortality), not Anrutasya Puthra (sons of falsehood).

There is Chinmaya (awareness) in Mrinmaya (physical body). That Awareness is true wisdom. The Vedas refer to this as Prajnanam Brahma (constant integrated awareness). It is this Constant Integrated Awareness that makes the body, the mind and the intellect function.

All the four Mahavakyas, namely, Prajnanam Brahma, Ayamatma Brahma, Aham Brahmasmi and Tattwamasi speak of this Constant Integrated Awareness. Understand the Truth that you are God. You may think that you are separate from Swami. But in fact, I and you are not separate. ‘I Am yours, you are Mine,’ `You and I Are one’.

Understand this Truth and act accordingly. “Abheda Darshanam Jnanam” (experience of Oneness is True Wisdom). There is only one without a second. If you go on adding the number 1 to itself, the value increases. On the other hand, even if crores of `I’s are added to `I’, it still remains ‘I’. That ‘I’ is Divinity. Once you understand this Truth, you will realise that all are Embodiments Of Divinity. The essence of Vedanta is contained in these four Mahavakyas.

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness – A Divine Path Of Love And Unity

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness is a powerful spiritual truth that reminds us of the highest purpose of human life. Many seekers perform prayer, meditation, chanting, worship, fasting, pilgrimage, and service, but the essence of all spiritual practice is to realize unity. When the heart understands that the same Divine lives in all beings, life becomes sacred.

Sadhana is not only a practice done at a fixed time. It is the way we think, speak, act, and respond to others throughout the day. If we meditate in the morning but speak harshly later, our practice remains incomplete. True sadhana must soften the heart, purify the mind, and make us more loving toward everyone.

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness teaches that separation is created by ignorance. We see differences of name, form, religion, language, status, and personality, and we forget the same divine light shining within all. Spiritual wisdom asks us to look beyond the outer covering and recognize the Atma, which is pure, eternal, and one.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba often taught that all are embodiments of divinity. This message is simple, yet it requires deep practice. To see God in a temple is easy, but to see God in a person who disagrees with us is real spiritual growth. To love those who praise us is easy, but to remain kind toward those who hurt us is a greater test.

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness becomes meaningful when it removes pride from the heart. Pride says, “I am better than others.” Oneness says, “The same God lives in all.” Pride creates distance, while oneness creates compassion. When this feeling grows, we become less judgmental and more understanding.

The world suffers because people forget unity. Families break due to ego. Communities suffer due to hatred. Nations fight due to division. Religions become narrow when love is forgotten. The cure for much of human suffering is the awareness that all life is connected through one divine source.

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness also teaches that service is worship. When we feed the hungry, comfort the sorrowful, help the sick, educate children, or speak kindly to someone in pain, we are serving God in that form. Service done without ego becomes a direct path to inner purity and divine awareness.

Oneness does not mean that all people must look, think, or live exactly the same way. Diversity is part of creation’s beauty. A garden has many flowers, yet the same earth supports them. The sky holds many clouds, yet remains one. In the same way, humanity may have many forms and paths, but the divine essence is one.

The practice of oneness begins in small daily actions. We can avoid hurting others through careless words. We can listen before judging. We can forgive instead of holding bitterness. We can share instead of becoming selfish. We can pray not only for ourselves, but for the peace and welfare of all beings.

There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness finally reminds us that love is the natural expression of unity. When we truly feel connected with others, compassion arises without force. We do not need to be told to help; the heart itself moves toward service. This is the sign that spiritual practice is becoming real.

Meditation, bhajan, namasmarana, and scripture reading are all valuable when they lead us toward unity. They should not increase ego or spiritual pride. A person may know many sacred verses, but if the heart lacks love, the knowledge remains dry. A simple person with sincere love may be closer to God than a proud scholar.

The journey to oneness also requires inner purification. Anger, jealousy, greed, hatred, and selfishness cover our ability to see clearly. Through prayer, self-examination, discipline, and surrender, these impurities slowly reduce. When the mirror of the heart becomes clean, the same Divine is reflected everywhere.

In the end, There Is No Greater Sadhana Than Oneness is a call to live with love, humility, service, and divine awareness. It asks us to move from “I” and “mine” to “we” and “God.” When oneness becomes our vision, every person becomes sacred, every act of service becomes worship, and every moment becomes filled with grace.

“Time since Krishna…? I Am Krishna. Where is Time?”