WYC II November 21, 1999

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Seek God Within WYC II Discourse Nov 21, 1999
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Unity Ideal Sai Instruments

• You are all one irrespective of the countries you
  belong to. Bulbs may vary, but the current is
  the same. Likewise, countries, bodies and
  feelings may vary, but the principle of Atma is
  one and the same in all.
• You can experience bliss only when you render
  service keeping in mind the Unity of all beings.
• Spend your life serving others. Do not crave for
  power and position. One who is not a Sevaka
  (humble worker) cannot become a Nayaka (leader).
• Only young men and women are capable of restoring
  the declining human values.
• Let your behavior be exemplary wherever you
  areBe always immersed in the divine.

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Unity Sub-values

• Selfless-service you are born to serve
• Seek God within whatever you do, it is Gods
  work
• Adhere to Truth the entire creation has
  originated from truth and ultimately merges in
  truth

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Selfless Service

• Man does meditation without knowing what it is.
  They feel like they are meditating on God not
  knowing who God really is. True spiritual
  practice lies in joining hands with rest of the
  community and working for the progress of the
  land.
• Just as it is impossible for a newborn to attend
  degree classes, so also it is not possible to
  attain supreme state of love instantly. One has
  to gradually progress by undertaking spiritual
  practices.
• It is only through service can one redeem
  himself. Serve without any expectation of reward.

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Seek God Within

• Heart is the alter of God. Do not pollute it
  with evil thoughts and feelings.
• Whatever you do, it is Gods work. For example,
  the process of inhaling and exhaling is in itself
  a spiritual practice. The process of inhaling is
  associated with the sound So (that) and
  exhaling, with the sound Ham (I). Soham
  means I am that (God). So symbolizes divinity
  and Aham signifies Ahamkara (ego). The process
  of inhaling and exhaling repeats itself 21,600
  times each day. It means your inner voice is
  reminding you 21,600 times a day that you are God.

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Techniques and Sai Challenges Seeking God Within

• Techniques
• Give up negative thoughts and develop positive
  feelings
• Do not hate, harm or criticize anybody. He is a
  noble one, who conducts himself without hurting
  others and himself is not troubled in the
  process.
• We are responsible for the pain and pleasure that
  befalls us
• We should not feel sad if someone criticizes us,
  because criticizing others amounts to criticizing
  ones self as the same Atma exists in all.
  Identify self with the Atma, not the body.
• Sai Challenges
• In order to have sacred thoughts, give up the
  vices like consumption of non-vegetarian food,
  smoking and drinking intoxicants.
• Use one of the techniques to practice Constant
  Integrated Awareness ( realize that I am Brahman
  (God)) namasmarana, selfless service, live in
  love, practicing unity of thought, word deed

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Truth

• A true human being is one who adheres to Sathya
  (truth), Dharma (righteousness) and Thyaaga
  (sacrifice). Truth is Neethi (morality),
  Righteousness is Reethi (procedure) and Sacrifice
  is Khyaathi (fame).
• Speak truth, speak pleasingly, do not speak truth
  which is palatable. Today the whole world is
  engulfed in troubles and turmoil on account of
  injustice, falsehood and unrighteousness. In
  order to uphold morality, one should adhere to
  truth. This is why it is said, sathyam bruyaath
  (speak truth)..this is the primary duty of man.
• There is no greater spiritual practice then
  adhering to the principles of truth and love.
  Truth and love are the synonyms of God. Without
  these two there is no point in undertaking
  spiritual practices.

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Techniques and Sai Challenges Adherence to Truth

• Techniques
• Carry a small photograph of Swamis with you all
  the time. Whenever you feel that you are about to
  not adhering to truth, remember that Swami is
  watching you! Do you want to do some thing that
  Swami does not like?
• Constantly practice on discriminating your
  thoughts to have only good thoughts and
  intentions
• Learn the meanings of some of the words in
  devotional songs. Make your thoughts dwell on
  these images during devotional service.
• Sai Challenges
• Before going to bed, self-assess your thoughts,
  words and actions throughout the day and
  consciously work towards correcting yourself.
• Read good books or Sai Literature. Use these
  positive text in your constant pursuit of
  adherence to truth.

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Jesus said

• All are one my dear son, be alike to
  everyone. All are born of the same mother earth,
  breathe the same air and drink the same water.
  Eschew all differences and live in unity.
  Recognize the unity in diversity and act
  accordingly.

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Swami said
Young men and women you become divine once you
safeguard your physical, mental and spiritual
powers. Let your body be engaged in good
actions, mind entertain noble thoughts and
intellect merge in the Divine.
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Jai Sai Ram
Where there is faith, there is love, Where there
is love, there is peace,Where there is peace,
there is truth, Where there is truth, there is
God,Where there is God, there is bliss.