SAI PHILOSOPHY FROM THE DIARY OF SAI.BA.NI.SA.(151-208)

151) Journey through life with kith and kin is like a journey by train. On the other hand journey through "ADHYATMA" is like an endless and a lonely journey undertaken for self realization
28h March, 1994

152)Detachment from self, children, mother, wife, and native place in difficult even for great saints. Confine to "GRUHASTHASRAMA” (worldly obligations) while discharging your responsibilities seeking Lord’s blessings.
16h April, 1994

153)Gram will germinate only when water in sprinkled whether kept in an old cloth, or new. In the same way life turns meaningful to both rich and poor only when divine blessings are showered on them.
22nd April, 1994

154)"TIME" is the most precious gift of "GOD" to mankind. This should be utilized properly without wastage that too in his service.
23rd April, 1994.

155) The thought that we are paying in this life, for our sins committed in the past is a first step in the right direction towards the towering "ADHYATMA".
30th April, 1994.

156) You should be aware of the hunger of a person lifting a bag full of rice meant for you and your family's consumption. Do pay him liberally for the labour so that his family too can have a square meal.
28th May, 1994.

157) Do not run after for money, instead of granting happiness may ultimately create lot of restlessness.
11th June, 1994.

158) Do not enter into disputes and fights. Also do not give scope for jealousy. If possible pardon your enemies or at least keep away from them.
12th June, 1994.

159) If you can afford to forget those who did favour to you, there is no point in remembering those who fared badly with you.
24th June, 1994.

160) Difficulties are like dirt to our clothes, wash and wear them again. Do not get disappointed when some thing bad happens and do not get overjoyous when good things happen to you.
21st July, 1994.

161) Man should desire to live in peace. Peace and happiness come from within.
05th July, 1994

162) I shall happily accept a toddy fruit fallen to ground instead of freshly purchased oranges.
11th August, 1994

163) Animal is useful to mankind whether dead or alive. Where as a man is not useful to any body after death. A man therefore should be useful to his fellow beings atleast during his life time.
2nd September,1994

164) Look for me in the mirror. I shall show you my real self, and gaze at you without blinking.
13th September , 1994

165) An orphanage built in my rememberance on the road side is the temple which gives me an opportunity to serve the children of 'LORD', and gives you the good will for the noble gesture.
17th September, 1994

166) When alone concentrate on me and pray and while in a group participate in community service.
23rd September, 1994

167) In daily life, first serve food to your guest and in 'ADHYATMA' practice the reverse.
23rd September 1994

168) Seek the blessings of your "GURU" while in search of the "Lord". The moment you receive the response ,divine light from SAI enters the body and "GOD" is attracted automatically to you.
24th September, 1994

169) Committing a sin big or small has the same effect. Why commit and repent later.
24th September, 1994

170) Your thoughts are focussed around your children even if they are far away from you just like a mother tortoise.
26th September, 1994

171) Why do you still think of your near and dear ones. The journey up the ladder of ADHYATMA is a lonely climb.
2nd October, 1994

172) Do not have pets in the old age. They can neither bear your impatience nor separation. Old age should be utilized only for spiritual growth.
2nd October, 1994

173) Working with high ideals while in powerful positions and developing narrow thinking after retirement is self deceit. Such people are not qualified for "ADHYATMA".
21st October, 1994

174) Serve selflessly without craving for recognition. Service rendered with expectations will be futile.
22nd October, 1994

175) Desire for wealth and sensual pleasures co-exist like a watermark of "THREE LIONS" on currency notes. Therefore curb the lure for money .
27th October, 1994

176) Bad thoughts are always associated with anger. Therefore, keep away from anger for self realization.
31st October, 1994

177) The mind is a bundle of desires capable of transporting the desires like a rocket. Once the fuel is exhausted, it has to fall to the ground. Realization of this truth is self control.
5th November, 1994

178) Do not waste your time in discharging social obligations only. Time also should be spent in constant thinking of "GOD" to lead a peaceful life.
6th November, 1994

179) You talk more when you are not working. Create more work in "ADHYATMA" paving the way for self-realization.
17th December, 1994

180) Saints around us are the messengers of "GOD" sent by him to take care of humanity at large.
20th December, 1994

181) Those leading a pure life are the messengers of "GOD" with a firm mission to remove our ignorance.
22nd August, 1997.

182) It is not only inhuman but is unpardonable to leave one's family in difficulties and run away.
30th August, 1997.

183) The physical body is meant for service of "GOD". Keep it healthy by eating to the extent required.
25th August, 1997.

184) Extend helping hand to Orphans and handicapped. When necessity demands, otherwise we are not human beings
30th August, 1997.

185)You can sense and feel the presence of every God in "SHIRDI as SAI is Universal and omnipotent.
4th September, 1997.

186)However, bad a person might be, he can still be reformed to lead a happy and peaceful life as I do with my children (his devotees).
4th September, 1997.

187)"JAL TARANG" produces different sound notes depending upon the quantity of water in the containers. In the same way the extent of the peace we get in life depends on the depth of desire.
8th September, 1997.

188) My devotees pray at my holy FEET. I do not use footwear to enable them to recognize them and express their requirements.
25th September, 1997.

189)A blind person can sing in the praise of "LORD", if you are unable to do the same, you are a vision less person with normal sight.
9th October, 1997.

190) Excess of food invites all sorts of bodily disorders and excess of talk invites differences of opinion. choose a middle path.
29th October, 1997.

192) When women are not respected, the society does not prosper. Goddess "GAYATRI" has incarnated (as Shakthi Swaroopini) to rectify the malady. Chant regularly her mantra to ward of evils and seek her blessings.
11th October, 1997.

193) Children getting hurt during play, continue to play next day also. Be mentally prepared to push through life in spite of hurdles.
5th November, 1997.

193)All those who talk sweetly cannot be friends. Friendship cannot be a result of a day or two. Friendship like companionship is a life time experience.
7th NOV 1997.

194) As a youth man’s mind is always preoccupied with the thoughts of earning money and experiencing worldly pleasures. Whereas, old age is spent in sustaining life providing for children and lack of zeal. Decide the appropriate time to start thinking of "GOD".
7th NOV 1997.

195) I am the recipient of all the abuses and punishments given to a person defaming you. Similarly when your opponent does the same, I am still at the receiving end. Is it justified ?
11th NOV 1997.

196)All classes of people are living in the society. Goddess of JUSTICE surfaces to see that the truth prevails.
20th NOV 1997.

197) Population is ever increasing. People with selfishness, jealousy and hatred are attacking each other, establishing a path for themselves to be reborn as animals.
20th NOV 1997.

198)You have not raised your voice on the day when your hard-earned money was stolen. What makes you to get excited when some one offers you a small gift?
21st NOV 1997.

199)When veils of "AGNANA" (IGNORANCE) are before your eyes, you have to lead a life you deserve. Come to me I shall remove those veils to have a clear vision.
24th Nov 1997.

200) When you are talking about divinity be humble because "EGO" is the first hurdle in the path of "ADHYATMA". Destroy the ego
27th Nov 1997.

201)"GOD" has blessed us with a tongue to relish the food and to talk good. Why eat prohibited food and talk bad of others?
2nd Dec 1997.

202) When your heart is cleansed with the milk of "ADHYATMA" bad thoughts cannot enter your mind, even if you stand fully exposed.
2nd Dec 1997.

203) Estimate and then distribute the excess in requirement of your food before your consumption, to the hungry and the needy. The food thus consumed by you is equivalent to "BHUKTHASESHA" (left over of GOD).
2nd Dec 1997.

204)"HANUMAAN" is the true slave and servant of the "GOD". He always protects the devotees of "GOD".
9th Dec 1997.

205) Man- woman relationships, the cycle of life and death are natural phenomena. To feel happy on the arrival of new born and grieving on the death of a family member are not desirable.
2nd Oct 1993.

206) Misuse of power for the sake of kith and kin with arrogance is a sin. Realize that your power is not permanent.
23rd Sep 1993.

207) It is worthwhile to distribute the seeds of good flowers to others. In all probabilities they may not use for themselves. Even if they throw them any where casually, a good plantation of flowers may come up in the near future.
10th Sep 1993.

208) I say that the blood running through our veins is similar and I am the driving force behind that flow.
10th Aug 1997.



Sai Banisa's Mission:
"To help Sri Shirdi Sai devotees in realising that Sai lives in their Heart."