Divine Love is always and forever the same - Swam
Real love manifests from the depth of one’s own heart. One has to attain
such divine love. Wherever you go, whatever activity you may undertake, let
your heart be filled with love. Such a person, wherever he is, whether in the
town or in the forest or in the sky or in a deep sea will surely be protected.
Divine love neither grows nor diminishes. It always remains the same.
- From Swami's 2009 SSSU Convocation Divine Discourse.
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Love, Respect and Worship your Mother
You may or may not worship God, but you must respect your mother and father,
who are responsible for your birth. Respect your mother. Keep her always happy.
No one can estimate or describe a mother’s love. No one can pollute it. If only
you are able to win the love of your mother, it amounts to acquiring all
degrees.
Our scriptures enjoin on us to respect mother, father, teacher, and God in that
order. First and foremost is the mother, who gave you birth. The father brings
you up and puts you on the road to development. The mother is the foundation
for the mansion of your life; father represents the wall and the Guru is the
roof. And, finally, God is your life itself. Hence, those who yearn for God
must love their mother first. If only you keep her happy, all other things of
happiness will be added unto you.
- From Bhagawan's 2009 SSSU Convocation Divine Discourse.
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Always help others in need - Swami
Help others, never hurt them. He is a blessed one who conducts himself in such
a way that he does not hurt others nor does get hurt in the process. By
depositing your savings in the bank, it is not the bank but you who will
benefit, for it will come back to you only. In the same way, you will benefit
by the good you do to others. You are doing it for your own good life.
- From Swami's Divine Discourse on 28th August 2009.
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Man can acquire the sweetness of Jnana (wisdom)
Man can acquire the sweetness of Jnana (wisdom) by keeping himself in Sathsang
(good company) or by remaining in a solitary place and practising Dhyana
(meditation). But, whatever means one resorts to, the sweetness of Jnana cannot
come from outside, it must come from within. It is the result of transformation
of the inner nature by defeating the inner foes of lust, anger, greed,
attachment, pride and jealousy.
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Gold gets refined when it is melted in the fire
Sandalwood gives more and more fragrance when it is subjected to more and more
grinding. The sugarcane yields juice as it is chewed more and more. Gold gets
refined when it is melted in the fire. So also, a true devotee will not falter
in his love for God even when he faces troubles and obstacles in his life. God
tests His devotees only to take them to a higher level on the spiritual ladder.
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