Activity finds fulfilment when wisdom dawns. Sanctified action (Karma) is the path to attain spiritual wisdom (Jnana). Every worthwhile activity must result in purifying the mind. Therefore, no one, not even a recluse or monk can desist from engaging in good deeds. These deeds must originate spontaneously and should not leave any trace of pride in the mind. Nor should any attachment to the result of the deed lead to a craving for claiming it for oneself. Renunciation must be the only source of joy. The Gita recommends ‘inaction in action’ and asserts that ‘inaction’ is the most rewarding ‘action’ for those who strive for supreme peace. This attitude is named Karma Sanyasa (non-attachment to action). Action or activity is generally associated with the body only, but the mind is also busy with the world. The Atma alone is the unaffected witness. So, the secret of ‘inaction in action’ lies in taking refuge in the Atma and in recognising all living beings as fundamentally the Atma.

Source: Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam – February 016, 2017

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Northern Norway’s Lyngen Alps lit by the moon. Tommy Richardsen took this shot on February 7, 2017.

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Source: Arctic lights

Source: In the journey of earthly life, people take some wealth for expenses and when they reach the goal, they hand over the balance to some trustworthy friend and sleep soundly. Everyone brings the wealth of love from the moment of his birth. In this Karmakshetra (field of activity) that is the world, it is difficult to safeguard the treasure of Prema (love). Therefore everyone should look for a faithful friend. Today, the only true friend is God. When you hand over the wealth of love to God, it will be easy for you to carry on a life of security and peace. There is no greater teacher than your heart. Time is the greatest preacher. The whole world is a scriptural text. God is the best friend. With full faith in these four, lead your life happily.

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam – February 15, 2017

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Source: The whole world and the objects therein are interrelated by the bond of love. It is love that binds the human race together. The world cannot exist without love. God is love and resides in the heart of every one. Love is the natural possession of every human being. Love is the fruit of the tree of life. There are certain impediments to overcome before you enjoy the tasty fruit. First you must remove the skin and rind covering the pulp inside, and also cast off the seed. Similarly the fruit of love is also covered by the thick skin of ego. You must peel off this skin of ‘mine and thine’. You can then taste the sweet fruit and its nutritious juice. With pure love, you must establish unity with the Divine. The path of love is the straightforward road to realise the Divine. Vedas describe God as, “Raso Vai Saha” – the Supreme Sweet Essence. Endeavour to progress in this journey of life from ‘I’ to ‘We’ to ‘He’.

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam – February 14, 2017

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Source: Point Nemo: The Spacecraft Cemetery

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Galen Halverson of McGill University captured this photo from the deck of the research ship Nathaniel B. Palmer, in Antarctica’s Weddell Sea.

Source: Track in Antarctic ice

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