Wisdom Nuggets

Aum Sairam

If any one wants money and you are not inclined to give decline
courteously, but do not be cross or harsh with him or make fun of him.
Demolish this wall of difference separating you from Me and the road
will be clear and open for our meeting or union. This sense of
differentiation, as I and thou, is the real barrier keeping the
disciple away from His Master and unless it is destroyed, the state of
union or at-one-ment cannot be attained

God alone is the sole Protector. His Method is unique, extraordinary,
invaluable and inscrutable. His will shall be done and He alone will
show us the way to satisfy our heart's desires. It is on account of
previous cordial relationship that we have come together again in this
life too. Let us love and serve each other and be happy. He who attains
the Supreme Goal of Life becomes immortal and happy; all others merely
exist in vain!

Wealth should be the means to work out dharma [spiritual goal]. It is
wasted if used only for personal pleasures. Unless you have given it
before, you do not expect to get it now. So the best way to receive is
to first give. The giving away of dakshina also develops non attachment
and increases Bhakti and Jnanya. Give one to receive tenfold.

Let the senses do their allotted work of seeing. By all means
appreciate beauty of God's creation with a calm and steady mind. Why
should one be afraid of anyone when his heart is pure and the thoughts
are free of evil? The eyes may do their work of seeing Beauty in a
woman or nature without being shy or restless. Make the mind desire
less and observe God's work of beauty without fear, sin, craving or attachment!

But whatever you may do remember that you cannot escape the
consequences of your actions [good or bad] committed either in this
life itself or in your past life.

Karma is the cause of happiness as well as sorrow too. One must
therefore bear with it. God is the sole dispenser of justice and
protector too. Think of him always. He will take care of you. Totally
surrender to His lotus feet with the body, mind, wealth and speech and
then see what He does for you.

Mere reading of Spiritual Books will not be enough! The Teachings in
them have to be practiced and lived. Think and practice what you read;
otherwise it is useless. Mere learning without the Grace of Guru is of
no use.

Wealth and Prosperity is Transient and the body is subject to death and
decay. While knowing this, do your duty leaving all attachments to the
things of this world and next. Anyone who does this and surrenders to
the Sacred feet of Lord Hari [or call Him whatever you like], will get
freedom from all troubles and will Attain Bliss.

The Lord runs to help one who remembers Him with Love and Affection and
meditates on Him. Since your store of past Spiritual Merits was
considerable you have reached Shirdi [Place of Salvation]. But can Sri
Shirdi Sai Baba do anything if you ignore My MESSAGE and squander your
only chance in criticizing others and looking down upon your brethren?

Allah Malik