Three eshanaas (ardent desires) are holding man back: he is enamored of wealth, wife and children. These obstruct him at each step and act as handicaps to spiritual advance. Of course, wherewithal is essential for the process of life and laboring for it cannot be avoided. But, beyond a limit, riches foul the mind and breed arrogance. They must be used for good purposes, promoting virtue and well-being, fostering Dharma (virtue) and fulfilling one's duties along the Divine path. If riches are spent for realizing fleeting desires, they can never be enough and the ego discovers newer and more heinous ways of earning and spending. It is indeed deplorable that this eshanaa (craving) for dhana (money) has laid hold of the people of this holy land, where Divine Incarnations have taught the lessons of selflessness and service.
Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks
OUR WORLD
Our earth is wounded. Her oceans and lakes are sick; her rivers are like running sores; The air is filled with subtle poisons. And the oily smoke of countless hellish fires blackens the sun. Men and women, scattered from homeland, family, friends, wander desolate and uncertain, scorched by a toxic sun...
In this desert of frightened, blind uncertainty, some take refuge in the pursuit of power. Some become manipulators of illusion and deceit.
If wisdom and harmony still dwell in this world, as other than a dream lost in an unopened book, they are hidden in our heartbeat. And it is from our hearts that we cry out. We cry out and our voices are the single voice of this wounded earth. Our cries are a great wind across the earth.
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The message that resonates in my heart, is not that all is lost, but that there is a golden era of positive change ahead. We can have peace and harmony on earth, but only if we have the courage to step forward and take action. You see, our outer world, is but a reflection of our inner world, so heal your life and you will find a happier, healthier world.
The greatest name man ever gave to God is Truth.
Truth does not pay homage to any society, modern or ancient. Society has to pay homage to truth, or die.
Truth never dreams.
By truth we attain fruits of work.
Through truth everything is attained. In truth everything is established.
- SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
All power is within you, you can do anything.Believe in that, do not believe that you are weak... you can do anything and everything, without even the guidance of any one. All power is there. Stand up and express the divinity within you... Arise, Awake, sleep no more. Within each of you there is the power to remove all wants and all miseries. Believe in this, and that power will be manifested.
---- Swami Vivekananda
