Sathya Sai Baba The World-Avatar Teaching and Revelations

out a second. The body is subject to change, it is evanescent, liable to
decline. How can it be the supreme cosmic reality? No. The supreme
cosmic reality is one and only. It cannot co-exist with another entity. It
is only when every devotee, every man, is aware of this that equality,
equanimity and exhilaration can be established on earth. (3-61/62)
So, never mistake the "seen", to be permanent or true! You cannot exult
in anything else except the ocean of bliss, of the indivisible undivided
God. You can get real and full contentment only in the significant,
sweet meaningful experience of the Absolute itself; only that can give
solace from this cycle of birth and death. These unreal things can never
afford contentment; the present is without existence and significance.
Nothing other than the supreme cosmic reality can ever, at any
time, in any manner confer any benefit, or bring about any peace. It
cannot put on end to sorrow and shower bliss. (3-65)
Man alone, of all creation, has the qualification to achieve this supreme
joy. What a tragedy that he should neglect his birthright and wander
about seeking petty pleasures empty tinsel! (3-66/67)
Therefore, listen, all devotees! You, whose real nature is Atman! Seek
to discover your true self, your genuine reality; attain the knowledge
that you are the supreme cosmic reality itself; exult in the supreme cosmic
reality alone; taste the undiluted incomparable unlimited bliss of
the awareness of the real self. (3-67)
If there is anything sweeter than all things sweet, more auspicious than
all auspicious things, holier than all holy objects, verily, it is the name
of the Lord - or the Lord himself. Give up the company of the worldly
minded, the association with those infected by demonic qualities.
Keep away from every type of wrong doing. Seek always the company
of the wise, the good. (3-72)
Of what use is it to pursue the fleeting pleasures of the senses? Worship
the God who lives in the cavity of your heart, nearer to you than
your dearest friend, your father, mother or guru, who is all these and
more to you. The physical body for whose sake you crave all this comfort
and luxury is subject to damage and decay, one day, it becomes
food for jackals. God, on the other hand, gives joy and the thrill of holy
love. Surrender your heart to him; he desires naught else from you. He
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