VARA LAKSHMI VRATAM
<https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10402459_700952119993929_3590398575811534746_n.jpg> Today is the auspicious day of Vara Lakshmi Vratam. The Varalakshmi vratam is an important ceremony in the Hindu calendar for the ladies. The ceremony is performed by married Hindu ladies on the Friday before the ful...l moon in the month of Sravana in the Hindu calendar (corresponding to July/August in the western calendar).This worship is done by married Hindu women to seek the blessings of the goddess Mahalakshmi, wife of Lord Vishnu, who is considered to be the abode of wealth and prosperity. There is a legend that says that this vratam was recommended by Lord Shiva to his wife Parvati to secure opulence of all kinds. There is also another legend that tells of a very pious lady Charumati who was asked by the goddess Varalakshmi, in her dream, to do the vratam in order to fulfill her wishes. Considering Bhagawan as Sai Lakshmi and Divine Mother, we pray Swami showers His blessings on you and your family. Jai Sai ram ! Radio Sai Facebook Team What is the difference between absolute truth and worldly truth? Bhagawan clearly explains to us today. Today’s Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam, Friday, August 8, 2014 <https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10561550_700937409995400_1707344529419753904_n.jpg> There is no God other than Truth. What is the difference between Truth and fact? You may put on a coat today and wear a different dress tomorrow. This is not Truth, it is only a fact, because it is subject to change. But Truth always remains the same. The Gita refers to Truth as Ritham.... So Truth is not reporting what you see, hear, and experience. What you see and hear is worldly truth. It is not Truth in the strict sense of the word. It is only external truth (pravritti satyam). But the inward Truth (nivritti satyam) remains the same in the past, present, and the future. In this world of plurality, there is the underlying principle of unity. Of all the numbers 1,2, 3, 4.. the most important number is 1. AIl the other numbers are mere modifications of the number 1. 1+1 becomes 2. 9–1 becomes 8. Thus 1 forms the basis for all the numbers. This is the unity in multiplicity, this Unity is the Truth. - Divine Discourse, Sep 11, 1988. Always remember these three facts in your mind: Trust not the world. Never Forget God. Do not fear death.-BABA. Get 'Thought for the day' in your email every day. 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They are offering a Musical Programme at Sai Kulwant Hall. Log onto <http://www.radiosai.org/> www.radiosai.org or watch this special webcast in this given link: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ-er5EzM9M> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ-er5EzM9M Radiosai facebook team In what way is the message of all religions the same? Bhagawan lovingly explains us today. Today’s Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam, Thursday, August 7, 2014 <https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10552483_700369246718883_664300518148636040_n.jpg?oh=d10bbd810f4c7e7b4ca3ca78aa713719&oe=543BBC51> No religion ever preached enmity amongst faiths. It is the narrow-mindedness in individuals that gives room for conflicts and differences. Truly speaking, there can be no scope for any such disputes. For example, the word ‘Islam’ means surrender and peace – signifying surrender to God, and a peace...ful life with fellow beings. Two words in Quran are important – Salaat and Zakaat; Salaat means adoring God with steadfast devotion, Zakaat means charity to the needy and destitute, and helping fellow beings. Ancient Hindus lived with the motto, “May all the beings in all the worlds be happy” (Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu) and “Help Ever, Hurt Never” (Paropakarayah punyaya, papaya para peedanam). Treating such aphorisms as their life breath, people of all religions lived with amity and harmony in the past. They considered truth, peace, love and forbearance as their very life breath. - My Dear Students, Vol 2, Ch 16, Jul 23, 1989. Believe that God resides in all beings. Speak such words as would spread goodness, truth and beauty. – BABA. Get 'Thought for the day' in your email every day. 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Why should one have a goal in life? What should be the goal? And where does God figure in all this? The answers are powerful and emotional no doubt, but are definitely scientific and based on observations. The talk then moves on to what it means to 'achieve Sathya Sai' or own's personal God. As our heart and vision expands to accommodate what God truly is, we will get inspired and invigorated in this divine romance. 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