Divinity is Everywhere

A deep enquiry into the principles of science and spirituality will reveal that the atom is the basis of everything in this world. Even the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, are all constituted by atoms. But there is something more subtle and fundamental than even the atom. Everything has originated from the Fundamental Principle.

Instead of trying to know the Fundamental Principle, man is getting carried away by trivialities. Subtler than the atom, vaster than the cosmos, Divinity is present everywhere as the eternal witness. Try to experience the principle of the Atma which transcends everything. In order to experience the Atma, you should pursue spiritual education along with secular education.

--Sathya Sai Baba

God is Present in Everyone

God is present in everyone. He resides in every heart. So, do not confine God to a temple, a mosque or a church. Where man is, there God is. Daivam Manusha Rupena (God takes the form of man). As you do not realise this, you indulge in criticism of others. Whom are you criticising? Whom do you adore? Enquire for yourself.

God is present in all. So, when you criticise others, it amounts to criticising yourself. When you love others, you love yourself. If you criticise others, you criticise God. Sarva Jeeva Namaskaram Keshavam Pratigachchati (whomever you salute, that salutation reaches God) and Sarva Jeeva Tiraskaram Keshavam Pratigachchati (whomever you denigrate, the denigration too reaches God). When you help others, you will receive help tenfold. If you harm others, you will be put to harm ten times more. Always bear this in mind.

True Spirituality

True spirituality lies in destroying one's bestial nature and rising to the level of the divine. But instead of ascending to divinity, man is degenerating to animal nature. He has forgotten the principles of spirituality. He celebrates festivals by merely partaking of sweets and wastes his time in pomposity.

One should ponder over the inner significance of each festival and celebrate it in a meaningful manner. Man should have total faith that he is not just a human being but there is God within. Only then will the animal nature in him be subdued. As man has forgotten his true nature, he has become bestial. You may belong to any country, religion, race, caste or gender, but you should firmly hold on to humanness.

Pray For Humanity

Pray whole-heartedly for the welfare of humanity. You can be happy only when the world is happy. There is an intimate and inseparable relationship between you and the world. Chant the Divine Name. Pray for the welfare of the world and participate in service activities.

- Divine Discourse.