Passage 1

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In plain words

The Muslims as Allāh, the good Christians as Jehovah, the Vaiṣṇavas as the lotus-eyed Lord, the Śaivas as Śambhu, ever worshipping Him in joy: to all of them He grants long life, enjoyment, fortune and every gain of wealth, and protects them. See: the Paramātma is One alone.

Embodiments of Prema!

That human life is exalted, gracious and of noble character is a principle known to every one. Calling themselves the Messengers of Sathya Sai, taking part in many kinds of service activities and seeking the welfare of society, the Anantapur College girls are doing good deeds. First of all, it is most necessary to recognise the truth of what messengers are, and who the messengers are. Every human being born in this vast world has come forth into this world by the prompting of God. Every human being is none other than God's messenger. When you inquire into the truth that God has sent this messenger into this world, the supreme Satya becomes clear to the world.

To bring the Prema of the Paramātma within reach of the people on earth is the foremost task; every man's living and staying alive is not for self-interest; it is to serve society alone: if one goes about with this noble feeling, good will come of it. To forget oneself and to give oneself in dedication to man's service alone: that is the contentment of the Ātma. To proclaim this culture in the world He has sent you, my dear, into this Prakṛti. What is the fruit of being born a man in the world? At the last, this man goes to join the dust.