Anything In Life Can Be Achieved With Faith In God

26 December 2007, Christmas, Prasanthi Nilayam

Published English.

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Is Our Real Name When someone enquires your name, you give some name. ( at this point enquired the name of one student sitting in front of Him. The boy replied “”). In fact, that is not his real name. Similarly, you enquire from each one and they give different names. However, if God were to mention His name, He will say (I am ). In fact, all of us should repeat the same name since we are all embodiments of Divine Self. All our names are given to us by our parents. We are not born with any particular name. Those who cannot realise this truth cannot lead a happy life.

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Actually love is another name of . In fact, love, , , or - all these names carry the same meaning. There is nothing in this world except love. But, unfortunately we are not able to understand what love is. We consider Love as relating to the world. We consider it to be physical. In fact, it does not at all relate to the physical realm. It is truth, verily. “You are not one person, but three - the one you think you are; the one others think you are and the one you really are. “What others think is all imagination. The Self within you is the only truth. Who is this Self? That is “I”. This “I” is the same in all. The Christians worship the Cross (†). The cross is a symbol exhorting people to get rid of ego. No one is different from you. Hence, you must always bear the truth that all are one (I). Those that are born out of , grow and perish ultimately (namely the physical bodies) are unreal. Hence, you are always in accordance with the Vedic declaration (I am ). It is only when you consider yourself to be that you can realise this truth. Till then, you will be confined to the different names like , , etc., that have been given to you by your parents for the purpose of identification. Surely, you did not come into this world with any name. When someone enquires from the parents about the name of their newly born child, they may reply that no name has been given to the child yet. It is thus clear that all the names given to us are by someone only and not innate. They are for the purpose of identification of the concerned individuals. There are millions and millions of people inhabiting this world, but none seems to have realised the truth that they are God. Unfortunately, today we are leading our lives with names given to us by someone.

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What is ? “I”. is neither born nor has it ‘death’. That is the only truth, other events come and go. For example, I have Willed to create this chain ( with His Divine hand created a gold chain).

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This has been created by My Divine will. It was not there earlier. Thus, all things and beings in this world are born out of (will). Hence Divine is the cause for all creation. In addition, the also plays its role. When and Truth come together, creation takes place. Without , there can be no creation. The is like a shadow to a human being. But, this shadow deludes us. At sunrise, our shadow is long. As the sun gradually rises, the shadow falls under our feet at mid-day. Thus, the shadow grows and shrinks. We should not therefore mistake the shadow as our basis.

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You are like fully ripened fruits. But, the fruits must contain sweet juice. Without that sweet juice, it cannot be a fruit. You must all have the sweet juice of love. If there is no sweet juice, people will just bite the fruit and throw it away. Hence, fill your hearts with the sweet juice of love. Whatever be the name and form, develop faith in God. God has many names; but God is only one. The ornaments may be many, but gold is one. Do not lose sight of the gold. Without gold, you can not make ornaments. Develop faith as your foremost quality, irrespective of whether it brings you the desired results. Add love to that faith. “I am you and you are Me; I and you are one” (loud applause). (the One willed to become many). Whoever realises that oneness, achieves total bliss. Every student should develop faith in God. I am sure that students have joined this Institution not merely for acquiring education and academic degrees. They came here to learn ’s teachings. If you follow the teachings with firm faith in , you will achieve success in all your endeavours. You should have faith in ’s teachings; love them, adore them and follow them. ( sang the “ …” and continued His discourse.)

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When you do , you experience peace and happiness. Hence constantly do in your heart. You may not be able to do , or ; but do . There is no easier path than to be in communion with God. Children, adults or elderly people - all can do it. Hence, continue to do throughout your life. You may study and acquire degrees; but do also. Do not consider Jesus as an ordinary mortal. See God in Him. You often refer to someone and say “He is a man” or “she is a lady”. No, no. This is not the correct way of identification. Gents or ladies - “all are one; be alike to everyone.” Lord in the declared, (the eternal in all beings is a part of My Being). You are all parts of Me. I and you are one. You are not different from Me. I am in you, with you, above you, below you and around you. Develop that spirit of oneness and lead your life. I hope I have made Myself clear. The moment you go to your places, do not think that is there, while I am here. Always develop the feeling “He is with me, in me, around me, above me and below me.” All are one (loud applause).