Make God the Goal of Your Life -  Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Embodiments of Love!

The Effulgence of divinity can be seen in a person who possesses the six qualities of contentment, courage, fortitude, intelligence, energy and valour. Bhoga (sensual pleasures) and Thyaga (spirit of sacrifice) cannot ever co-exist. Bhoga will not allow Thyaga to come anywhere near it. Similarly, Thyaga would strongly resist Bhoga. One might wonder: "Is it possible to sacrifice and yet be happy?" The answer is: "Yes, it is possible". If ego is effaced and there are no expectations of reward for the actions performed, sacrifice itself becomes a joyous experience; happiness and sacrifice then merge into one.

In this world, happiness is not the property of any particular individual; all are entitled to it, and everyone has the right to enjoy it. To receive your share of happiness, you must sanctify your life by serving society, using the noble qualities God has endowed you with.

Two Forces in the Life of Man

The scriptures say: Isavasyam Idam Sarvam (the entire universe is permeated by God). Everything in this world functions on account of divine energy. Nothing else exists in this world except God. But people are not able to grasp this truth because their outlook is largely worldly and so also are their expectations.

© `Sanathana Sarathi’ (April 2002) published by Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam 515 134.

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