“When human body itself is made of flesh, where is the need to consume the flesh of birds and animals? You should partake of only sacred food. Only then you will have sacred feelings.” NeedsShouldHumansMadeFeelingsBodyAnimalBirdSacredFleshHuman Body Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Baba tells us that when we serve another, we should remind ourselves that we are serving the Divinity within that other. This is something that we frequently forget, for it needs a very big mental re-adjustment. Don't worry about it -- just serve! But the very least that is demanded of us in this context is to RESPECT the person we are serving. That includes respecting their beliefs; in fact, it means reaching their spiritual Self through their beliefs, not ours. It means putting oneself in their shoes; cheering them up if possible, but seeing things from their point of view.” IfsNeedsShouldMeanPersonsSelfFactsBigsSpiritualBeliefForgetViewsWorrySeeingShoesOneselfPoint Of ViewReachingDivinityServingCheerAdjustmentBaba Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Study the lives of our great women, who were models of patience, fortitude, compassion and sacrifice. I desire that you should take up the reins of leadership and bring peace and prosperity to the nation by leading ideal lives.” ShouldDesireNationsCompassionStudySacrificeModelsIdealsProsperityFortitudeReinsGreat WomenIdeal Life Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Don't follow the mind. Don't follow the body. Follow the Conscience. That is the main principle of this text. So we should follow our Conscience.” ShouldMindBodyPrinciplesConscience Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“One should cultivate human values for healthy living. this calls for harmony in thought, word and deed. When you cultivate this harmony you will be free from desires and fears.” ShouldHumansDesireValuesHealthyHarmonyDeedsHealthy LivingHuman Values Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Concern for one?s own welfare and prosperity should not blind one to one?s social obligations or spiritual destiny?.A society in which the individuals are concerned only about material welfare will not be able to achieve harmony and peace.” ShouldAbleSpiritualIndividualSocialDestinyAchieveMaterialsConcernConcernedHarmonyBlindProsperityObligationWelfareSocial Obligation Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“For the progress of humanity, work alone is not adequate, but the work should be associated with love, compassion, right conduct, truthfulness and sympathy.” ShouldHumanityWorkCompassionProgressAdequateTruthfulnessRight Conduct Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Everyone should prepare NOW for this change, for I promise you that it will come, and only those who are ready will survive.” ShouldReadyPromiseI Promise Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Charity does not mean that the land should be full of beggars. We can provide some support and means for the beggars, but provide food, clothing and other conveniences in such a way that you are not encouraging laziness and begging.” WayShouldMeanDoeSupportLandCharityClothingsLazinessConvenienceBeggarBegging Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Of all the human values, three are most important. The foremost is love of God. Where there is love there is sacrifice. There arises purity of heart. There should be a fusion of love, sacrifice and purity. They are not mere human qualities. They constitute vital organs of a human being. They are as essential for a human being as the head, hands and legs for the body. Without these attributes, no one is a complete human being.” ShouldHumansHeartImportantBodyHandsValuesThreeHuman BeingsQualitySacrificeEssentialsMereLegsAriseGod LovePurityAttributesOrgansFusionHuman ValuesHuman QualitiesLove Sacrifice Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Cultivate the heart to raise a harvest of Truth, Righteousness, Peace and Love. This crop has to be raised in your heart and should be shared with others.” ShouldHeartAnd LoveRaisesRaisedRighteousnessHarvestCropsPeace And Love Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Whatever happens, the path of virtue should not be given up.” ShouldHappensGivenVirtuePathGiven UpWhatever Happens Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Every child is born not only with a stomach that has to be catered to, it is also endowed with two hands which can work and produce the food for the stomach. The hands have to be given the strength and skill; they have to learn the lesson of self-reliance. They should never be lazy or slothful. Then, there can be no deficiency in food and no problem of underfeeding.” ShouldChildrenTwoSelfProblemHandsGivenBornProduceLessonsSkillsLazyStomachSelf RelianceNo ProblemRelianceDeficiencyTwo Hands Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“You should not cause hurt even by a word, a look or a gesture. Tolerance, fortitude, equanimity - these help you to be steady in ahimsa (absence of violence).” ShouldLooksHelpingCausesHurtViolenceAbsenceToleranceSteadyGesturesFortitudeEquanimityAhimsa Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“A lamp kept on mound illumines the area; if kept in a pit, it is as if it were not. A virtue that is practised is a lamp that shines for all; good thoughts and good deeds have a way of influencing others. The gems of wisdom, the light of intuitive experience should not be kept away from fellow - men. They have to be shared, even at the cost od one's life. That was the lesson Jesus taught and symbolised.” IfsMenWayShouldLightJesusVirtueInfluenceTaughtLessonsCostAreasFellowsShiningDeedsGood DeedsLampsIntuitiveFellow ManPitsGemsGood Thoughts Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“The Human Values should be regarded as basic requirements for every human being. In spreading the message of these values to the world, you should all cooperate with each other and act in harmony.” WorldShouldHumansValuesHuman BeingsMessagesHarmonyRequirementsHuman Values Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Whatever may be the experience in everyday life, the basci inner Truth should not be forgotten.” ShouldMayEverydayForgottenEveryday Life Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“In cultivating human values, emphasis should also be placed on avoiding wastage of money, food and time.” ShouldHumansValuesAvoidingEmphasisCultivatingHuman ValuesWastage Book:Education in human values Source: Education in human values
“There should be a harmonious blend of religion, philosophy and art for man to live healthily in the world.” MenWorldShouldArtPhilosophyHarmoniousPhilosophy Of Religion Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Whoever aspires to win the grace of God should cultivate at the outset the quality of Kshama (Forgiveness).” ShouldWinningQualityGraceAspireGrace Of God Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“People should remain unaffected by what others may say. A true man is one who overcomes the ups and downs of life with fortitude. One should not recoil before reverses of fortunes. One should bravely face them and overcome them.” PeopleMenShouldMayFacesOvercomingFortuneReverseFortitudeUps & DownsTrue ManRecoil Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Human values should predominate in men's thoughts. Human life has no meaning without these values.” MenShouldHumansValuesHuman LifeHuman ValuesLife Has No Meaning Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Doctors should recognise the importance of the five human values; Truth, righteousness, Peace, Love and Non-violence. Love is the basis for all the other values. Doctors can infuse courage in patients by the love they show towards the patients. If doctors carry out their duties with love they will be crowned with success.” IfsShouldHumansShowsValuesLove IsFiveViolenceDutyDoctorsImportanceBasesPatientRighteousnessRecogniseNon ViolenceHuman ValuesPeace Love Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“The world is a nest of crows; some caw in praise; some caw in derision. But men should be above the reach of praise and blame.” MenWorldShouldPraiseBlameReputationGossipNestsCrowDerision Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Rama for you should mean the Path He trod, the ideal He held aloft, and the Ordinance He laid down. They are eternal and timeless.” ShouldMeanPathEternalIdealsHinduismTimelessRamaOrdinances Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“All service should be regarded as an offering to God, and every opportunity to serve should be welcomed as a gift from God. When service is done in this spirit, it will lead to self- realization.” ShouldSelfDoneSpiritOpportunitySelf RealizationRealizationOfferingGift From GodRealisationSelf RealisationOffering To God Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“I never asked you to earn me. I want only that you should need me. Your path is not one of merit. Bring the recurring desires of your mind to me, every time they emerge. They cannot shock me, for I willed them! Bring me your confusion, your fear, your craving, your anxiety, your inability to love the world, your hesitation to serve, your jealousy, all the deficiencies that defy your spiritual disciplines.” WorldWantNeedsShouldMindSpiritualDesirePathDisciplineDepressionAnxietyConfusionMeritShockInabilityCravingHesitationDeficiencySpiritual DisciplinesRecurringInability To Love Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“Seek your own Reality, That is what a wise man should do.” MenShouldRealityWise Author:Sathya Sai Baba
“What do we lose by another's good fortune? Let us celebrate with them, or strive to emulate them. That should be our desire and determination.” ShouldDesireLosesDeterminationFortuneStriveCelebrateCelebrationGood FortuneEmulate Author:Sathya Sai Baba
