Fill the world with love

18 November 1995, 6th World Conference of Sai Organization, Prasanthi Nilayam

Published English.

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AMONG the numerous diseases prevalent in the world, the disease of (greed) has grown beyond bounds. There is no disease worse than this. This greed undermines humanness and turns man into a monster.

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The second disease is (anger): There is no enemy worse than anger. It is possible to overcome external foes, but it is very difficult to subdue this internal enemy. Anger can destroy all human qualities and make a man forget his real nature. It is man's worst enemy. There is no misery equal to poverty. Poverty does not merely mean lack of wealth. You have poverty of the mind, poverty in wisdom. This poverty also causes misery to man.

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Man is ravaged by these three: Greed (or miserliness), anger and lack of wisdom. There is no greater source of happiness than (wisdom or the Higher Knowledge). is not confined to worldly knowledge. There are other kinds of knowledge - bookish, superficial, etc. - of which the most valuable is practical knowledge.

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"Is it for involvement in endless work or for eating and sleeping or indulging in gossip that the Divine has conferred this human birth?" ( sang a Telugu poem).

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The delegates assembled in this conference appear to be concerned about the functioning of their centres. Why were these centres started? The primary objective of the Organization is to raise the human consciousness to the Divine by eliminating all animal tendencies. People do not seem to be aware of their true nature. Only those who understand their true selves can help to elevate others. The have given the clarion call to mankind to wake up from their ignorance and go forward towards their supreme divine destiny of self-realisation.

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The three paths of You have to engage yourselves in (Service). Service does not mean mere rendering help to others of one kind of another. True service means participation in social activities after ridding yourself of egoism and possessiveness and manifesting your qualities of compassion and kindness. The aim is the refinement of your own good nature rather than giving succour to others.

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The significance of the three letters in should be understood. "S" stands for Service. "A" stands for Adoration. "I" stands for Illumination. These three represent , , and respectively. teaches these three. All the three concepts are equally important. is a combination of the three spiritual paths of Action, Devotion, and Wisdom. Just as the sound is made up of the three letters "A", "U","M" (), stands for the triple forms of spiritual . In the organization, this threefold exercise has to be properly understood.

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have to develop the love in them, share it with others and fill the whole world with love. True love should be distinguished from attachments of various kinds. That love is a synonym for God.

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The love of God comes from the depths of the heart. should understand this love and render service in the right spirit to all mankind.

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People ask how they can experience God. The answer was given by , when he told a questioner that if he loved God with the same intensity with which he loved his wife and children he would be able to experience God. Perform all actions as an offering to God. Do not make any distinction between your official work and your work in the organization. Spirituality cannot be divided into compartments. The organization was set up solely to enable members to manifest their love in all their activities. You should manifest the divinity within you. That is Self realisation, realisation of your oneness with the Divine. The setting up of Centres is not an exercise in numbers. The emphasis should be on quality and not quantity. The International President and the National President of our organization have mentioned how the (centres) have grown. But has (fellow-feeling) grown to the same extent? Fellow-feeling should grow. On the contrary, divisiveness is growing. I want quality, not quantity.

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Promote harmony among members. You cannot avoid making such distinctions as President, Coordinator, Member and the like. But these distinctions are functional and have no place at the spiritual level. God is present equally in all, from the president to the ordinary member. You should recognise this oneness. Positions, names and forms may vary but the Supreme Truth is one. This spirit of (oneness) should be fostered. Then there will be no jealousy or discord. Where there is oneness there will be no trouble.

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Foster the spirit of Society today is racked by jealousy and hatred. Jealousy is a disease, which gives rise to hatred. Develop forbearance and goodwill. That is the cure for jealousy.

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"." That equal-mindedness is .

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What do I lose when someone criticizes me? That is his opinion. It does not affect me. Those who criticize are suffering from a disease, like those who reject a sweet because they suffer from diabetes. The fault lies not in the sweet but in the person who is unable to relish it. They know that is engaged in beneficial activities and they want him. But because some of their selfish interests are not served, they turn against . That is a malady. When you see the facts in this light, you will realise the truth.

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The organization exists not for my sake but yours. When administers what may appear as bitter medicine, it is for your own good. God is the physician for the ills of human existence. You may not relish the taste of His medicine. But whatever does, says or gives, is all for your good.

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All are denizens of the earth. All are children of Mother Earth. Recognise this truth. In the realm of the Spirit, it is foolish to ask for proofs of direct external perception. The spiritual is subtle. It has to be experienced within. The Divine is present within us incognito like the during the last year of their exile. Does the external form of a person reveal anything about his internal qualities? He himself may not be aware of all of them. He may be full of love or hatred. Can anyone perceive it? Without knowing his qualities, is it proper to judge him by his physical features?

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"I am always blissful" This conference should consider how the Organizations can improve their service activities. I have nothing to gain from the organization. I am always blissful. There is no need to wish me "Happy Birthday". I am always happy.

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The President, said, that when reincarnates as he should be given the privilege of serving . ! Take good care of what you already have. Why hanker after something in the womb of the future? The present is very important. Past is past. Don't worry about the future. Take care of the present which will determine the future. Do your duty now. Duty is God. Work is worship. This is the way to run the organization on ideal lines. What is being inaugurated today is the search for the supreme truth about the Divinity within.

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Youth is not related to age People have referred to the Seventieth Birthday. The body is constituted of the five elements, the five sheaths, the five life-breaths and the five senses. Upto one's fiftieth year, one may be described as experiencing (youth). Youthhood should be dedicated to purposeful activities. Youth is not related to age. , who was 112 years old, was the commander-inchief of the forces. It is will power that determines one's age.

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When one reaches sixty, it is a custom to perform for the purpose of subduing the six internal enemies (lust, pride, etc).

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On reaching seventy, a person attains the state of the Seven Sages, the Seven Oceans, the Seven musical notes, the Seven colours. The seven colours come from the sun's rays. The sun's rays are eternal. The Seventieth year symbolises the attainment of the saintliness of the (Seven sages who constitute the constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear).

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On attaining the eightieth year, you must become one of the (eight planets).

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On reaching the ninetieth year, you have to acquire the strength of one of the (nine planets).

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On reaching the hundredth year one should merge in the ten (organs of sense and action) and get rid of the body consciousness.

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The acquisition of the love of God should be the primary aim of members of the organizations. The spiritual path is the easiest to follow. The giving up of worldly desires is easier than clinging to them. Hold fast to God.