Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - March 16, 2025
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Which is the fifth form of Samatvam to be practiced? Bhagawan lovingly explains and also guides us on how to attain true Samatvam or equal-mindedness!
(The five fields in which Samatvam is to be attained) (5) The field of activity (Karma) with its ups and downs must be sanctified by divinising the purpose. When work is sublimated into worship, defeat and disappointment will not dishearten. Then, success will not promote pride; it will lead to humility and gratitude for grace. Work performed as duty, as due from us to society, brings the reward of joy, for we have utilised the knowledge and skill, endowed by God through society, for serving society itself. The Samatvam (equal-mindedness) that can sweeten and lighten life is best exemplified in Radha and her devotion to Krishna. It is the awareness of the unity of the river and the sea, the individual self with Omniself, the Atma with Paramatma. Reaching the Source is the Destiny; the desire to flow steadily and straight towards the Source is devotion. The pang of separation, agony arising from neglect, yearning to overcome obstacles, joy of contemplation, ecstasy of self-annihilation - these add up to the supreme identification of Radha with her Lord, Sri Krishna.
- Divine Discourse, Sep 07, 1985.
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It is necessary to recognise the truth that happiness is contained in sorrow and sorrow is contained in happiness. It will be possible for us to have an equal attitude to both when we recognise this truth. - BABA
— Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

