These are the dream contents of Saibanisa in nutshell as delivered to him by beloved Guru Lord Sainath on his views about life. It is hoped that the messages will be helpful in moulding one’s Character.
Translated and presented by RAGHU RAMAN SATULURY.
1) Life is a plain paper. Good language written on it is respected and valued by one and all. When bad words are written on it, the paper is torn and finds it's way to the dustbin.
18 -08-1992
2) After climbing the ladder of ' Adhyatma' (spiritualism) up to a point in life, it is essential to maintain equilibrium to avoid falling down.
22 -08-1992
3) Life is like a game where children, young and old should all happily participate.
09 -04- 1992
4) Do not refuse food even from the bad persons, provided they are reformed.
02 - 08- 1992
5) Life is a great play. Remember that your role in life is limited only to introduce other fellow artistes to the World.
30 - 09- 1992
6) Once the journey through spiritual life is commenced, never look back even after the death of your partner occurs. Complete the remaining part on the chosen path to reach me.
14 - 09- 1992
7) Life is like an electromagnet. Try attracting only good and repel the bad.
24 - 09- 1992
8) Life is like a running race. God has gifted all of us with a beautiful mind to think and ponder as well. How many of us can make it to a finish, if asked to do so with good conduct and character.
18 - 11- 1992
9) It is better to stay cool and calm like a stream flowing through a valley rather than to be at the top of the mountain surrounded by fire.
27-06-1992
10) Life need not be a river. It can as well be a small rivulet. All will finally merge in to the sea i.e. me.
15-07-1992
11) One should grow in life emulating the example of a coconut tree by being useful to the society. Growth should not be like a wild tree, serving no purpose.
10-12-1992
12) Life should follow the example of a green crop that is fully useful to the mankind. It should never be like a mine abandoned halfway through.
10-12-1992
13) Life is a mixture of periods of joy and sorrows. Develop the courage to welcome both with equal zeal.
13-12- 1992
14) Life is like a river of humanity flowing. In this huge crowd we come across both friends and foes. We should learn to be comfortable in all companies.
01-06- 1993
15) It is very difficult to be totally rid of all the bonds in life. Fulfill your personal responsibilities and social obligations to the extent possible.
17-12-1992
16) Life is like a wrestling competition. If one makes a foul move or indulges in a wrong play, the hands are automatically tied up and beaten up badly till the inner ego is killed.
04-01- 1993
17) Life and journey by train are similar with Kith and kin as co – passengers. Later when a decision to change over to another train (spiritual path) is taken, your own people may not prefer to accompany you.
06-01- 1993
18) What we do not have in life is not important. What matters most is whether we are contented with what we have.
16-12-1992
19) Life in the last stage is like the travel with one’s wife in a vintage car. The only obstacles in your journey are any mischief committed by your grand children or your desire to eat any thing on the wayside.
07-01-1993
20) Life is like a forest where all sorts of animals live. Offer Protection to the weaker ones. Do not permit torturing them or derive pleasure in watching them struggle for life. In the process if they are killed, you have to run to avenge the bigger killer.
07-01-1993
21) You are like a rickshaw puller; wife and children get into it to get down on the way, paying you in kind (love and affection). Finally when all your energies are drained, I shall be the one to pull you to your destination.
12-01-1993
22) Let the metal of life be subjected to intense heat of trials and testing periods. Once immersed in the fluid (Sai) and watch it glow with superb color and shine.
09-02-1993
23) Pilgrimage in life (search for God) is important but it need not start from the very first station, it can as well start from some where half way through.
01-02- 1993
24) By perambulating around the deities in the temples, you only gaining the feeling that you have gone round the God. If you adopt an orphan child God himself will be after you to look after the orphaned child.
13-02-1993
25) You are like a bull pulling a bullock cart and must be tired of doing it continuously. Rest for a while in between, recapitulate the good events of the past, to get refreshed and restart.
14-02-1993
26) Life is a movie projector and you are its operator. As long as the projection is going on well with out any interruptions, the audiences (wife and children) cheer and praise you. Any breaks in the film only invite strong criticism and would be considered as failure on your part. However you have to run the show till the end, as you cannot run away halfway through.
02-03-1993
27) Life is like dwelling in a seven-storied building. Try living in the seventh floor with seven doors to reach God with lesser efforts.
08-02-1996
28) It is not important as to how many kites you have successfully cut in community kite flying competition. What's important is how many of them you could fly through to great heights with out entangling the twine.
27-09-1995
29) Kith and kin respect you for temporary wealth at your command but not without evil designs and jealousies in their minds. Try to earn the God's grace, since it cannot be stolen by anybody. Distribute the resulting fruits to others liberally and become a Sai bandhu.
31-10-1995
30) Do not take a rigid stand on the happenings in life. Accept things as they come with pleasure, to lead a peaceful and happy life.
14-12-1995
31) Life is like game of cricket where you are at the bowling end and your children are batting. They hit hard to their full capacities and leave the field exhausted. When it is your turn to bat, they are reluctant to bowl leaving you as mute spectator or forced to retire with out scoring any runs.
17-08-1995
32) Learn to save for the needs of tomorrow while spending for the bare necessities of today. Do not give the entire responsibility of looking after you in to the hands of your children, to prevent having a miserable old age.
17-08-1995
33) The periods of light and darkness are a matter of natural phenomena in one's life. Carry on the journey to the destination, with the support of ‘samardha Sadhguru’ on the path shown by him. You are sure to find a friend in everybody.
05-09-1995
34) The day you stop aspiring for position and wealth while practicing non- interference in to other's activities, you are qualified to enter the World of spiritualism. The day you can see the mother in your wife, you are on the top of the spiritual World.
11-04-1996
35) Money is not the only thing in life. Never loose kith and kin for the sake of money and make your life valueless.
28-01-1993
36) Life is comparable to a machine where parts are worn out. Parts beyond repairs are generally heated, melted and recast in to new parts. Similarly the physical body cast by God, goes back in to the soil to take a new form.
01-07-1996
37) It is not advisable to run away from wife and children shelving one's responsibilities. If that is only the goal, it should happen with mutual consent, separating pleasantly.
17-07-1996
38) One who realizes that responsibilities are going to be a part of life till the end and adjust accordingly is a wise person. On the contrary a person who wavers in attachments till the end is a coward.
19-07-1996
39) How many dips we had in the holy Ganges is not important. How much of dirt we have removed from our hearts should be of importance.
08-08-1996
40) Wearing white is synonymous with living in peace and happiness. Getting dirt on them is as good as inviting problems. Keep them clean to lead a puritan's life both in principles and practice.
19-09-1996
41) Do not forget the hardships you have faced in life and do not create the same to others to be human. The moment you do, you are as good as a devil.
29-09-1996
42) Spiritualism takes its origin from the success, failures and depth of difficulties an individual has undergone in his lifetime. It cannot be found in books.
01-10-1996
43) Foresight, a good character, and above all a kind heart are the assets required for a peaceful life.
25-10-1996
44) Complete the responsibilities and all other obligations while you are young and energetic. When you grow older, learn to relax and take recourse to the almighty.
18-11-1996
45) Do not fall prey to intoxicants to run away from difficulties in life. Similarly do not fast to please or earn the love of God.
18-11 1996
46) Your past History is chasing you like a cobra with vengeance. The people with a spiritual bent of mind are a protected lot. Discharging one's responsibilities is an integral part of spiritualism.
19-11-1996
47) Forget about the sins committed in the past and learn to live Virtuously in the present. Keep faith in ‘Guru’ so that he can take care of your present for a better future.
07-11-1996
48) When you fail to win the love of your dear ones, never aspire for sympathies from others. Pray God to fill the void with his divine grace.
12-12-1996
49) Charities given in the form of free education and food may not be to the liking of your family members. On the day of your demise family members may not shed a tear, but those benefited will certainly feel the vacuum and perhaps may even cry.
17-12-1996
50) People with and with out money are both living happily. Money is not the only thing in life. The strong will to lead a happy and contented life is more important.
24-01-1997
Sai Banisa's Mission:
"To help Sri Shirdi Sai devotees in realising that Sai lives in their Heart."
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