Learning And Developing Spiritual Intelligence Given below are two methods, the regular practice of which will help you improve your spiritual intelligence quotient:
A. Connecting There is a higher source of spiritual power and it is possible to connect with that source and empower (strengthen) oneself. This helps in the developmental process increasing both the depth and breadth of our spiritual intelligence. Energy absorbed from the highest source is essential to clearing the inner noise and to focus our mind and as a result experience peace. B. Seeing Spiritual vision is learning to see only the best in others and by doing so empowering (strengthening) others to develop the best in themselves. Seeing is creating - how you see the 'other' is how you will create the other within you, which will be a reflection of how you see yourself at that moment. ===================================================================================================== Who is a Real student ? - Bhagawan beautifully explains What is meant by 'education?' What kind of education we must pursue? What should be the educational standards? What type of education contributes to the human development? What benefits do we derive from the present system of education? A real student is one who contemplates on these five issues and understands them thoroughly. Vijnana and Prajnana are not merely products of education. Man can acquire these sacred powers only by culture and refinement gained through education. What is culture? Culture is the conscious effort put in by a man to achieve a transformation in his daily life from untruth to truth; from non-conformance to conformance to scriptural authority and from evanescence to eternity. It is a spiritual journey toward divinity. Where is such divinity? It is in every human being as the embodiment of truth. What you have to protect today is not your country; but Sathya and Dharma ; they, in turn, will protect the country. Only then, the whole world will enjoy peace and prosperity.The entire universe is based upon Sathya and Dharma. - From Swami's 2002 Convocation Divine Discourse. ========================================================================== Who is an Avatar ?, Bhagawan wonderfully explains : Avatarinchuta yanutalo Arthamemi? Janulapai Preethi Vaatsalya Paratha thoda Vaari Sthaayaiki Daivambu Vachchu Bhuviki Jeeva Prajnatho baatuga Daiva prajna" " The Formless God takes a form and descends upon the Earth as an expression of His boundless love and affection towards humanity. The Avatar is an enigmatic, yet delightful blend of individual consciousness and the Divine Consciousness. The Avatar behaves in a human way so that mankind can feel kinship with Him, but rises to His super-human heights so that mankind can aspire to reach those heights ". ========================================================================== Your peace and happiness Your peace and happiness are linked with the world's peace and happiness. Any act of hatred or violence committed by you will pollute the atmosphere of the world. Adore any living being; the adoration reaches God, for He is in every being. Insult any living being; the insult too reaches God. So, expand love towards all, everywhere. From Swami's Divine Discourse on August 15th 1985. ====================================================================== God is beyond all notions of good and bad, right and wrong God is beyond all notions of good and bad, right and wrong. These are only earthly measures by which the temporary objects are weighed and judged. He has no Form, no dualities, no preferences, no prejudices and no predilections. To say that He is Sathyaswaroopa, Jnanaswaroopa or Anandaswaroopa (embodiment of Truth, Wisdom and Bliss) is also not correct. For He has no 'Swaroopa' (Form) or 'Swabhava' (characteristics). He is Sathya (Truth), Jnana (Wisdom) and Ananda (Bliss). That is the experience of those who have tasted Ananda. ======================================================================== Who is a Real Student ?, Bhagawan explains What is meant by 'education?' What kind of education we must pursue? What should be the educational standards? What type of education contributes to the human development? What benefits do we derive from the present system of education? A real student is one who contemplates on these five issues and understands them thoroughly. Vijnana and Prajnana are not merely products of education. Man can acquire these sacred powers only by culture and refinement gained through education. What is culture? Culture is the conscious effort put in by a man to achieve a transformation in his daily life from untruth to truth; from non-conformance to conformance to scriptural authority and from evanescence to eternity. It is a spiritual journey toward divinity. Where is such divinity? It is in every human being as the embodiment of truth. What you have to protect today is not your country; but Sathya and Dharma ; they, in turn, will protect the country. Only then, the whole world will enjoy peace and prosperity. The entire universe is based upon Sathya and Dharma. - From Swami's 2002 Convocation Divine Discourse. ========================================================================= When you take the name of Sathya Sai, how nobly should the organisation When you take the name of Sathya Sai, how nobly should the organisation function! How much respect should you command in society! Whoever establishes an organisation in the name of Sathya Sai must adhere to the principle of truth. Functioning under the banner of Sathya Sai, if you deviate from the path of truth, what purpose does it serve? It is only when you cultivate love and tread along the path of truth and morality that the organisation will develop and prosper. Therefore develop the qualities of truth, love, and morality. This is your first and foremost duty. It is not proper to undertake demonic activities in the name of divine organisation. - From Swami's 2002 Christmas Divine Discourse. ======================================================================= The True and Divine Nature of Sri Ramachandra There are some who say that Raama shows man how to suffer! Well, if a king arranges a play in the palace and takes delight in enacting the role of a beggar, and acts it very realistically, do you therefore declare that he is suffering the miseries of beggary? Raama is Aanandha (bliss). Aanandha is Raama. If it is not sweet, how can it be sugar? If Raama is suffering, He cannot be Raama. A ball of iron cannot burn the skin; but, make it red-hot; it does. That is but an assumed role. When the heat subsides it is as cool as ever. Raama Naama (name) will save you, if you have at least the Pithru Bhakthi and Maathru Bhakthi (devotion to father and to mother) that Raama had. If not, Raama Naama is merely a movement of the lips. Meditate on the Raama swaruupa (form of Raama) and the Raama swabhaava (the true nature of Raama), when you recite or write Raama Naama. That will give exercise to the mind and it will be made healthy and strong, in the spiritual sense. - From Swami's Divine Discourse in Rajahmundhry( A.P) on 1st' April 1963. ======================================================================== Love is the only wealth that can never diminish - Swami Love is the only wealth that can never diminish. That is the property of God. Therefore, cultivate pure and selfless love. God's love will always follow you wherever you are and will protect you at all times. Do not ever consider that money alone is your property. In fact, love is your real wealth. The wealth of Love always grows , never diminishes. - From Swami's Divine Discourse on 23rd August 2004. ========================================================================= What is Personality?, Bhagawan explains beautifully. What is meant by personality? Does it mean height, weight, and a strong body? No, it is a mistake to think so. Undeterred by the sorrows and difficulties, one has to march forward with courage and adventure to attain God's love. That is the real meaning of personality. In fact, God has already granted such personality to every human being. Unfortunately, we fail to realise this truth. The word "person" implies a great Divine force that is granted by God to Man. Our ancestors called this Divine force as "persona". This is a great gift of God, granted to every individual. We are unable to safeguard this great treasure. These sorrows and difficulties are like passing clouds that come and go. Why should we be afraid of them? We have the eternal divine principle immanent in our personality. Therefore, there is no need at all to be afraid of anything as long as we are constantly aware of our latent divinity. March forward with courage and conviction and achieve your life's goal. - From Bhagawan's 2004 Onam Divine Discourse. ======================================================================= The True and Divine nature of Sri Ramachandra There are some who say that Raama shows man how to suffer! Well, if a king arranges a play in the palace and takes delight in enacting the role of a beggar, and acts it very realistically, do you therefore declare that he is suffering the miseries of beggary? Raama is Aanandha (bliss). Aanandha is Raama. If it is not sweet, how can it be sugar? If Raama is suffering, He cannot be Raama. A ball of iron cannot burn the skin; but, make it red-hot; it does. That is but an assumed role. When the heat subsides it is as cool as ever. Raama Naama (name) will save you, if you have at least the Pithru Bhakthi and Maathru Bhakthi (devotion to father and to mother) that Raama had. If not, Raama Naama is merely a movement of the lips. Meditate on the Raama swaruupa (form of Raama) and the Raama swabhaava (the true nature of Raama), when you recite or write Raama Naama. That will give exercise to the mind and it will be made healthy and strong, in the spiritual sense. - From Swami's Divine Discourse in Rajahmundhry( A.P) on 1st' April 1963. ========================================================================= Swami says : You are My instruments from whom My Love will radiate. The moment you let your ego descend on you, My work with you will cease. When you overcome this negative attitude, you will again be My source. As each one of you performs your work silently, I will embrace you to My heart. You will feel My presence within you. You will realize that you are Me and I am Thee. Beloved devotees, be about My work. Your breath will then carry the scent of the Blossoms of Heaven. Your form will be that of the Angels. Your Joy will then be My Joy. Om Sai Ram To unsubscribe from this group, send email to saimsg+unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE ME" as the subject.
