The Aura of Selfless Love

The Aura of Selfless Love

shoneIt was about five o’clock in the morning, and the followers had been singing their devotions and chanting during a parade around the compound at Whitefield. When Sathya Sai Baba came out of his ashram, his silhouette shined against the stern facade of the building.

I have always been able to see the human aura, that is, the energy pattern which surrounds a person. The auras around average people extend as much as three to five feet. Auras are composed of every imaginable colour and these colours change as a person’s emotional, physical and mental states change. In general, whenever the colour blue is evident in a person’ s aura, it is an indication of deep spirituality; green is a healing color; yellow indicates high intelligence; and red means anger or frustration. The colour pink, which is rarely seen, typifies a person capable of self-less love. This was the colour that Sathya Sai Baba had around him. The aura around Sathya Sai Baba went beyond the building against which he stood; this energy field reached thirty or forty feet in all directions. Never having seen any aura like this before, my first reaction was to look for fluorescent lights, which may have been shining on him. But as I watched, the beautiful pink energy pattern moved as he moved. There was no doubt, this was his aura.

Entranced by this remarkable sight, I barely heard the devotional songs that were being sung, and before I knew it, Sathya Sai Baba had gone. The crowd settled in the now-familiar cross-legged positions and prepared themselves to wait until Sathya Sai Baba’s next appearance, four hours later.The heat was remarkable; the humidity hung like a wet cloth over the gathering. Amid chanting, a few anxious eyes watched the threatening skies. Dark clouds gave foreboding signs of torrential storms, but all around me devotees were assuring each other . Sathya Sai Baba won’t allow it to rain.Then, there he was again, I felt my heartbeat quicken as he turned in my direction. Soon he stepped beside me. He looked upon me, and then made a quick motion to the man seated beside me. Suddenly crushed lilies began to appear in the palms of his hands, and as they poured forth, the petals filled the cupped hands of the seated man. But the flower petals did not stop coming; they went on to fill the waiting hands of a second, a third and then a fourth person! As this great man turned away, he glanced in my direction to say. ‘Have you noticed what I have just done?’

I couldn’t help but have seen what had happened. To answer possible arguments, Sathya Sai Baba’s sleeves reached his elbows, so it was not by magic tricks that these petals appeared. And I was not hypnotized into believing I was them, for I am a licensed hypnotist myself and am very difficult to hypnotize. Within my limited understanding, it was difficult to believe I had just witnessed this miraculous demonstration. I sat there, in that same position, for a very long time, dumbfounded by what I had seen.The very next morning I felt myself drawn back to the very same compound, sitting in the habitual lotus position and waiting for Sathya Sai Baba .

I have had the pleasure of meeting such personalities as ex-president Gerald Ford, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and Pope John Paul II, and I have studied their auras as well as tens of thousands of others. I say this not as a testimonial but as a fact; not one person I have ever seen has an aura to compare to the size and colour of Sathya Sai Baba’s aura.

The Aura of Selfless Love – A Divine Light Of Compassion And Service

The Aura of Selfless Love is a beautiful spiritual theme that reminds us of the pure energy created by love without expectation. Selfless love does not ask for reward, praise, control, or recognition. It gives because giving is its nature. Such love carries a quiet power that can heal hearts, bring peace, and transform ordinary moments into sacred experiences.

In daily life, many people use the word love, but often love becomes mixed with attachment, desire, fear, or possession. Selfless love is different. It is wider, purer, and more peaceful. It does not say, “I love you only if you behave as I wish.” It says, “May you be happy, may you grow, may you be blessed.” This kind of love reflects the divine nature within the human heart.

The Aura of Selfless Love teaches that real love is not weakness. It is a powerful spiritual strength. A person who loves selflessly can forgive, serve, understand, and remain patient even when situations are difficult. Such love does not mean accepting wrong actions blindly, but it responds with wisdom instead of hatred. It protects goodness without losing compassion.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba always emphasized love as the foundation of spiritual life. His message of love all, serve all and help ever, hurt never shows that devotion must become practical. Love should not remain only in prayer, song, or emotion. It must be seen in the way we speak, work, serve, forgive, and treat every living being.

The Aura of Selfless Love becomes visible through small actions. A kind word to someone in pain, food shared with the hungry, patience shown to the elderly, forgiveness offered after hurt, and help given without publicity are all forms of sacred love. These acts may look simple, but they create deep positive vibrations in the heart and in society.

Selfless love also purifies the ego. The ego wants importance, appreciation, and control. But love teaches humility. When we serve without expecting thanks, the heart becomes lighter. When we give without announcing it, the mind becomes peaceful. When we care without selfish motive, we come closer to God. This is the inner beauty of love.

The Aura of Selfless Love also teaches that love should begin at home but should not end there. It is easy to speak about loving humanity, but sometimes difficult to be kind to family members, neighbors, or coworkers. True love is tested in daily relationships. Gentle speech, patience, respect, and understanding are important signs of spiritual maturity.

In the presence of selfless love, fear reduces. A child feels safe in a mother’s loving arms. A patient feels comforted by a caring doctor. A sad person feels stronger when someone listens with compassion. In the same way, the world needs hearts that can become shelters of kindness. Love gives courage to those who feel alone.

The Aura of Selfless Love becomes stronger when it is joined with service. Service without love can become duty alone, and love without service may remain only feeling. When both come together, life becomes meaningful. Serving the sick, teaching children, helping the poor, protecting nature, and comforting the sorrowful are ways of worshipping God in all forms.

Selfless love does not discriminate. It does not ask about caste, religion, wealth, language, or status before helping. It sees the same divine spark in every being. This vision is the heart of true spirituality. When we recognize God in others, service becomes natural and compassion becomes spontaneous.

The Aura of Selfless Love finally reminds us that the greatest transformation begins within. We cannot fill the world with love while keeping anger, jealousy, pride, and selfishness in our own hearts. We must begin by purifying our thoughts, controlling our words, and choosing kindness again and again. Every loving choice strengthens the inner light.

In the end, selfless love is the fragrance of the divine heart. It makes life peaceful, relationships meaningful, and service sacred. When a person lives with pure love, others feel comforted even without many words. Such love becomes an aura of grace, silently blessing everyone around and guiding life toward compassion, unity, and spiritual awakening.

Take Refuge in Sai