Develop Love And Lead The Life Of A True Manava

23 March 2007, Ugadi, Prasanthi Nilayam

Published English.

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Students! Citizens of !

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THE words you uttered and the programmes you presented got imprinted in My heart. You have set an example to others and proved beyond doubt that people of are endowed with immense potentiality and talent. It is My wish that all other districts should emulate your example. I do not have any other desire. I want to purify your heart and confer peace and bliss on you. That is the only desire I have. I do not have even a trace of hatred in Me nor do I have any enemies. All are Mine. It is My love that is present in all of you. I speak only about love and nothing else. I have immense love for the children. In fact they are My only property. If they come up in life, the entire world will prosper.

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Maintain The Spirit Of Unity You should always be united. You call yourself a . What does the term signify? H - Humility, I - Individuality, N – Nationality, D – Divinity, U – Unity. These are verily our five life-breaths ( ). Just as five elements, five senses and five life-sheaths constitute our physical body; these five principles constitute the very essence of spirituality. Hence you have to safeguard these five principles and stand united. Never give scope for differences of opinion even in trivial matters. If any differences were to arise, each should be prepared to forgive the other. All are the children of God. All are brothers and sisters. You should understand this truth and conduct yourself accordingly. There is love in everyone. It is only when man develops love in him can all be united. When we develop love and give up hatred, our innate power will manifest. Elders are bogged down by a number of worries which weaken their mental power. But the youth are endowed with immense power of mind and senses. They should develop it by putting the senses to sacred use.

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We should develop the spirit of unity. Never think that you belong to a particular state and thereby give rise to differences. You should always think that you belong to India. This is what I told in () recently. Do not identify yourself with (individual principle). We should identify ourselves with (societal principle) and cultivate unity. Never forget the feeling of nationality. Consider truth, righteousness, peace, love and non-violence as your (five life-breaths) and uphold the sanctity of the name ‘ ’ (human being). Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is non-violence. One bereft of love cannot attain peace. Peace cannot be purchased in a shop. In the external world, you find only pieces, but not peace. Even if you were to ask a millionaire, he will say, “I have everything except peace of mind”. One can attain peace only through love. Divine love is the basis for every thing. When we develop love for God, everything will be taken care of. If we do not have love for God, we will be giving scope to evil qualities such as anger, hatred, jealousy, etc. Man today has given up human qualities such as love, peace, compassion and is leading the life of an animal.

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Forbearance is the real beauty in this sacred land of . Of all the rituals, adherence to truth is the greatest penance. The nectarous feeling in this country is the feeling of love towards one’s mother. Character is valued far higher than the very life itself. People have forgotten the basic principles of this great culture and are imitating Western culture. Alas! The are not aware of the greatness of their cultural heritage just as a mighty elephant is not aware of its own strength. (Telugu poem)

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You should develop love right from this tender age. Here love implies not worldly love, but divine love. When you have divine love, you will not be affected by the ‘deep wine’ of worldly desires. Hence, develop divine love. My life bears testimony to the principle of divine love. Love is the hallmark of true humanness. One bereft of love cannot be called a human being at all. Hence, develop love and lead the life of in the true sense of the term. Earn a good name.

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We should fill our heart with sacred, selfless and unwavering love. God is described as (God is attributeless, pure, final abode, eternal, unsullied, enlightened, free and embodiment of sacredness). We should make efforts to sanctify our human birth. How can it be sanctified? Is it by indulging in conflicts and developing hatred? No, no. These are bestial qualities. Love is the true human quality. Hence, dear children! Develop love. Whenever there is difference of opinion among you, brush it aside. When you consider love as your life-breath, there will be no scope for bestial tendencies such as hatred and jealousy. Animals are living in forests without any hatred towards each other. Such an evil tendency is seen often among men who are supposed to lead a civilised life. It is contrary to 1 human nature. Human life is meant to develop love, not to accumulate money. “Money comes and goes but morality comes and grows.”Dear Children,

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You are endowed with a pure heart and a steady mind. When you have the purity of heart, it is easy to develop love. In fact, your love can become as expansive as the sky. Never give up love under any circumstances. is always in you, with you, around you, above you and below you. Hence, develop love. Very soon I will come to . It is more than ten years since I last paid a visit to . But now, drawn by the power of your love and , I will certainly come. Be prepared for My visit singing more and more and sharing your love with one and all. “…” One cannot attain peace without singing the glory of God.

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There are many women who are endowed with and (devotion and a sense of surrender). They should all come together and organise activities. They should keep their homes clean and mould their children along the sacred path. But today educated women are undertaking jobs. Such women will have little understanding of their responsibilities on the home front.

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Today your love has deeply touched My heart. My heart is filled with immense bliss watching you distribute various items to the poor and the needy. and his family have extended all their support to this noble cause. Many people of the 1 town, professors and lecturers worked together with great enthusiasm. They have done much more than what they had planned.

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Ask Me whatever you require, I will certainly give you. Do not give up your studies for want of money. If you cannot afford to pay your monthly fees, ask Me. I will give you the required money. Your parents may be struggling to make both ends meet. Hence, do not trouble them for money. “” (Revere your mother as God, father as God).

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