Source:
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Sai Ram Home Page:
http://www.sairam.ar.cx/


NEWS FROM TRAYEE BRINDAVAN

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From: K V Naresh

Posted: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:31:03 -0700 (PDT)
Sairam Brothers,

After 19 days  Yesterday (23-6-03) at 8:30 Am Bhagawan came out of
Trayee Brindavan and went to Kannamangala (3 kms from Ashram) in His
car. Swami waved his hand to  the Devotees who are fortunate to be
there at that time . He came back to Ashram after 15-20 mins.

Jai Sai Ram


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From: K V Naresh

Posted: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 21:15:17 -0700 (PDT

Sairam Brothers,



Yesterday (22-6-03)  also Swami granted his Divine Darshan to
Students and staff in Trayee Mandir. Swami told the boys that He
will give joy to all of them and that He is going to give Darshan in
Sai Ramesh Hall on Thursday Morning. Swami then asked the staff to
distribute Prasadam ( Apples). He Himself threw some apples from the
balcony to some boys. Swami granted His Darshan to Devotees from the
window.

  Jai Sai Ram


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Lovingly consented and shared by M Ramakrishna

Posted: 21 June 2003 04:09

Swami and Body

My humble pranams to lotus feet of Bhagavan. I also pray to Him to
excuse  me if  i am writing something which should not be written. I
also pray to Swamy to cure himself and give darshan.

Those devotees WHO completely surrendered to Swamy, there are no
doubts. Those who do not approach him, no problems. But doubting
thomases have no firm foothold. One of the prayers in shirdisai
ashtoottaram requests to destroy doubts. One of the prayers in
swamy's ashtottaram also mentions prayer to destroy doubts. However
our ego or arrogance would like to question the unquestionable.

When swamy's body is effected with illness, devotee questions why
swamy does  not cure it when he is curing all devotees; illnesses.
An avatar goes thru these illnesses why? Has swamy taken another
devotee's illness? does his body gets illness though he is an avatar.

In the case of Krishna who is said to be a 24 kalatmaka avatar,
death came as to any other body. Illness like cancer affected
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Maharshi and their bodies went
thru the same problems though it is said that they did not suffer as
they  never felt they are their body.

Swamy has clearly said that he will not cure any illness to his body
as that amount to selfishness and He is absolutely unselfish. Even
on days of His birth day, He says the birth date is  to the body and
not to Him. He says he is always Ananda. He is thus immersed in self
as an avatar. He also said he did pravesam for his birth and he was
not born like an ordinary person.

Swamy's body produces Vibhuti every day many times to bless
devotees. On Mahasivarathri day Lingodbhava is done through this
same body. He said he always weighed the same weight and his blood
pressure is always normal. How can one think that his body is like
ours though there may be many similarities to other bodies.

Whether the illness is one brought upon Himself from a devotee or
physical, it  is His omniscient omnipotent desire not to interfere.
So devotees should not have doubts on these matters. It is His leela
not to cure His body to teach us the detachment of soul from body.
From another point of view, we cannot know him fully except enjoying
His Prema and Grace by submission. Swamy clearly said that we cannot
know Him though He is in us all.. So let us pray and pray for His
Grace and not unnecessarily create doubts and confusions in our
minds .

OMSAIRAM-

M.Ramakrishna


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Aum Sri Sai Ram

Brindavan
Thursday.
19 June, 2003

(The day of students and teachers of Brindavan was made when Swami
called them into Trayee Brindavan mandir at 7'o clock in the
morning. As they were doing Bhajans in the mandir hall, Swami came
on the balcony and blessed them with the Divine Darsan for about 20
minutes. Then, He spoke these consoling words to them.)

Students!
I will come down soon and give you great joy. I don't have any pain
or problems. I am healthy and happy. I am always ready to give you
joy. Continue to do your daily prayers and be healthy and happy. I
will come out soon and grant you bliss to one and all.

(Swami enquired Mr. Ramakrishna, Chairman- L&T, ECC about the
progress of the chennai water project.)

Ramakrishna! How is the work going on?
(Mr. Ramakrishna replied that the work was going on well.)

When is the water supply to Chennai starting? Is it in August?
(Mr. Ramakrishna answered in the affirmative. Then Swami looked at
the students.) GO to college.

(Then Swami went into His room and gave His divine Darsan to the
devotees waiting in the lawns, standing at the open window of the
room. He blessed them by waving to them.)


Posted by A Venkatesh Fri, 20 Jun 2003 02:38:05 -0700 (PDT)


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Posted: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 18:48:53 +0500 (IST)

Sai Ram ! Brothers !

Good News ! Today Swami gave darshan inside Trayee to Students.
Swami was there for half an hour. Then Swami went inside His room
opened windows and gave Window Darshan to devotees sitting outside
Trayee gate.

With Warm Regards,
Litesh Majethia.


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From: K V Naresh

Posted: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 20:45:52 -0700 (PDT)

Sairam Brothers

Today (18-06-2003) also Swami came out from His room and granted
Darshan to Students, Staff and VIP's in Trayee Brindavan. Swami told
to Boys

"Not to worry about My health and I will come down soon and I will
give Darshan to every one and make every one unlimited happy."

Swami came to Window and Blessed all the Devotees and Hospital Staff
who are sitting outside Trayee Mandir.

Jai Sai Ram.


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From: "K.V.Naresh"

Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:47:44 -0700 (PDT)

Trayee Brindavan

(The morning of Sunday, 15 June 2003 became an unforgettable and a
sacred moment for the students, teachers and other elders in
Brindavan. They had the Darshan of Swami in the Mandir at Trayee
Brindavan after nearly 2 weeks. Swami called these fortunate ones
into Trayee Brindavan at 8:20 Am .As they were singing Bhajans with
a great intensity of feeling, Swami came out of His room into
balcony and blessed them. He went round on the circular balcony
fully, looking at each and every one gathered below. These Golden
moments lasted for more than 30 minutes. At the end of the Bhajans,
Swami Spoke these touching words

Students !

If I have come out of a critically dangerous condition, it is for
your sake. Do not have any kind of worry. I will come down soon and
bestow upon you, joy and bliss.

This eye has not been seen the world for last 9 years (Swami
indicated His left eye). Now I am able to see very clearly. Even
this, is to experience the Bliss of seeing you. I got this vision
for your sake (Then Swami closed His right eye and looked with His
left eye). I can see perfectly.

You should not have any kind of worry. These worries come and go.
Don't think of them. I will come down soon and grant you limitless
joy. This very life is for you. I am with you, in you and around you
(Swami called Dr. R.S.Padmanabhan near to Him and showed him to all
the students and elders who were gathered in the round hall of
Trayee.) Cardiologist Dr Das said, Dr Padmanabhan had a serious
problem three days back. Now he is fine. I bless him to lead a long,
happy, joyful life filled with peace. (Swami then hugged him. He
then enquired Mr. Gokuldas, Mr. Kandaswami and Mr. Ratanlal about
their welfare.) Be happy , Be happy, Be happy. (Swami then asked the
teachers to distribute prasadam to one and all.

I will come down soon, move amidst and confer joy on you. Very
Happy ! (After blessing the students, Swami went into His room and
Granted His Darshan, standing at the window to the devotees and
sevadal members who had gathered on the lawns outside. He thrust His
hand through the grillwork of the window and waved at them. It was
indeed a very memorable day for one and all.)


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From Augustus

Posted: Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:02:09 +0800

..................Bhagawan was graciously pleased to call Mrs Suri ,
Myself and students inside HIS Trayee Brindavanam on Sunday the 15th
June from 8.15 a.m. to 9.10 a.m. HE gave Darshan after 3rd June for
the first time gave Discourse and Prasadam

Swami has not started giving regular Darshan to devotees since after
3rd June 03. Only 2 doctors who had performed HIS operation of  Hip
Surgery and Cataract of Eye are allowed to visit HIM. Dr. Sundresh
Orthopaedic Surgeon is the same Doctor who had performed my
operation of Hip Fracture - and the same Surgeon had performed Hip
Fracture operation of Bhagawan on 5th June 03

Our prayers that Swami may start giving Darshan to all earliest.

Source:
http://sathya-sairam.tripod.com/health/Bethesda.htm

Sai Ram Home Page:
http://www.sairam.ar.cx/



Forwarded:  Sathya J
Date:  Fri Jun 20, 2003  8:09 am
Subject:  Interview (Innerview) with Swami........


Sai Ram,
Here is the transcript of a recent interview of Bethesda Center
devotees with Swami

OM SRI SAI RAM

South Bethesda Devotees meeting with Swami - May 9, 2003.

Transcript of spiritual and general topics


Devotee : "How can I merge with you Swami?"
Baba : "You want to merge with me?" Spread open His arms and
said "Take me. I'm ready." We all laughed.


Baba : "Where is God?"
Devotee : "In my mind and eyes."
Baba: "That is wrong."
Devotee! : "God is everywhere"
Baba: (Puts a handkerchief in His hand, closed His hand,
said "Handkerchief in the hand, so hand is bigger than handkerchief.
If God is in you that means you are bigger than God and that is
wrong.    God is not inside you, you are in God. Everything is God.
You are all [blinded]. God is everywhere"


Devotee:: "How do we attain God realization in this life?"
Baba: "Self confidence leads to self satisfaction, self satisfaction
leads to self sacrifice, self sacrifice leads to self realization."


Devotee : "How do I control anger?"
Baba: "Anger is an animal quality. When you get angry think 'I am a
man not a dog'
[Baba repeated this several times]. Lust, anger, greed, jealousy,
hate, ego - all these are animal qualities. Handkerchief is like
mind. Strings are  desires. Remove all strings - cloth is gone."


Devotee: "How can we serve you better Swami?"
Baba: "I don't want your service, just love, love, love. Where there
is love, there peace. Where there is peace, there is harmony. Where
there is harmony, there is bliss. Where there is bliss, there is
God."


Devotee: "How do I destroy my mind?"
Baba: "Mind is difficult to control. All worldly thoughts are
negative.  Spiritual thoughts are positive. Fill your mind with
spiritual thoughts "


Devotee: "How can I awaken spiritual heart?"
Baba: "You don't have two hearts only one heart. No worldly heart
just spiritual heart."


Devotee: "Do you like the way we're running the Center?"
Baba: "What is there?"
Devotee: "The three branches."
Baba: "Do you teach the children?"
Devotee: "Oh yes, we have many children."

Devotee: "How do we raise our children in the U.S.? It's a difficult
life."
Baba: "Family is important. Raising children is important. If
parents are good then raising kids is simple. Parent education."


Devotee: "Why can't we become like you?"
Baba: "God is in a higher state than man."


Devotee: "Are you happy with our Center?"
Baba: " There are problems- school, rent, public view¦. Unity is
very important. If (showing his handkerchief and demonstrating
removal of threads) you remove threads from this kerchief it looses
strength and there will be no more kerchief. Unity leads to
devotion, devotion leads to Divinity."



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(** The below discussion that took place at two different occasions
in the interview was about the service project done by 4S
Foundation - a charitable organization to help destitute women to
build new lives.


Devotee: "Are you happy with the vocational training project?"
Baba: "Happy"!!!?
Baba then materialized an exquisite pendant of gold and diamonds
with a picture of Lakshmi for Aunty. Baba went to put it on her
neck, Aunty bent forward and put her head in Swami's lap

Devotee "Should we have our own building for the Center?"
Baba: "First money, money, money" [while wiggling Hand] "then
misunderstandings. Everyone will want to contribute very little and
say something."


Devotee: "Then should I get the building?"
Baba: "No!" (very emphatically)

Devotee: "Swami, don't you want a place in the U.S.?
Baba [curled His brow]: "No. ! Cultures are different. Americans
won't understand. Until what is in our hearts matches our actions -
it doesn't match, there are too many misunderstandings."

Devotee: "Should we have our own building for the vocational
training project?"
Devotee: "Here in Bangalore."
Baba: "Yes." Baba stood up, tapped His chest and said, "I WILL GIVE
YOU THE BUILDING."
Devotee "Here in Bangalore."
Baba: "Keep it small (showing with his hand). Only 200."
Devotee: "Are you happy with the vocational training project?"
Baba: "Yes, very happy. Develop a plan and stick to it."
Devotee: "OK."
Baba: "Do one or two things. Don't go here and there."
Devotee: "I had the same thought."
(Within couple of hours after the interview, there was a meeting
between Aunty et al. and high ranking state government officials
about the prospects of a building for vocational training. The
meeting was unexpected and based on a request from the state
government to meet with the 4S founder)


Baba: To a devotees question about some difficulty "Life is a game,
beat it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a game, play it."


Devotee motioned for Ayi to come closer to Swami (she was sitting
back on the couch).

Ayi: "Can I sit here [at Baba's feet]?"
Baba: "Yes, and you can sit here, and you can sit here [indicating a
spot next to him in the large chair he was sitting]."
Ayi: "I don't know what to say, how to say it or what to ask. All I
know is how to love."
Baba: "Continue to love. Through love all the work can be done. Love
is the  most important thing."
Ayi: [tears in her eyes] "Not of sadness but out of happiness that
I'm crying."
Baba: "I know."
Ayi: "Oh my God, I see You as my mother, my father and God."
Baba: "Yes, that is exactly how it should be."
Ayi: "Can I do Padnamskar but I'll do it from the distance."
Baba: "Why? Do it here." Baba put His feet together, raised His
robe "Do it."
Ramesh: "She sews a lot." Baba nodded His head.
Ayi: "If you give me the strength I can sew."
Baba: "You have strength. Poor people are here and poor people are
there. You sew all these clothes and give to Padmanabhan. Why do you
bring it here? Why give it here? Give it there."
Ayi: "If you give me the energy I can continue to stitch."
Baba: "Why? You have so much energy."
(The way Swami expressed his affection to Ayi cannot be explained
in writing)


Inside the Inner Interview room


Devotee: "I have all these problems - how do I deal with them?"
Baba: "Problems come and go and you've got to get on with life.
Worry comes from fear, you worry too much."

Devotee: "Swami, I come here and I get a lot of peace. How can I
retain that peace when I get home?"

Baba: "Peace is a product of the mind. [He said more..]


After that Baba led the group out of the inner interview room, Baba
asked "Who's going to Kodai?" Everybody in the outer room raised
their hands.
Baba: "It's expensive. I'll give you a house."
Devotee: "Baba we know but we want to be with you."
Baba: "Come."

Baba indicated the interview was over. He asked Devotee to hold the
vibhuti bag for distribution. Devotee did not understand how He
wanted her to hold it so He smilingly showed her. She held the bag
out for Baba to pass vibhuti out to everyone and then requested Baba
to give her some. Baba smilingly gave packets of vibhuti to her.

Devotee asked for additional vibhuti for the Center. Baba
said "Center!!?" and put packets in her hand and slapped her hand.
Then Devotee said "retreat".  Swami said "I know".

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 24/6/2003

You complain of lack of devotion for God. You have lost devotion
because you have eaten unwholesome food, not because you have had a
surfeit of good food. You have no knowledge which food is wholesome.
You wrongly believe that the unwholesome food you get through the
impure gateway of the senses keep you healthy!

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 23/6/2003

It is not only unbridled passion which damages the health of man.
Living on ill-gotten money also causes ill health to some extent.
Living on earnings got by unjust means causes many unknown diseases
to take root in us. It is said, As is the Food, So is the Mind; As
is the Mind, So are the Thoughts; As are the Thoughts, So is the
Conduct; As is the Conduct, So is the Health. Man today is the
victim of worry. What is the cause of this worry? Worry causes hurry
and both together bring about ill health. So worry, hurry and curry
(fatty foods) are the root cause of cardiac ailments.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

News from Brindavan (Updated on 21-06-2003)
http://sathya-sairam.tripod.com/health/trayee.htm

Sai Ram Home Page:
http://www.sairam.ar.cx/

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 22/6/2003

Today, there is pollution in everything, such as the air we breathe,
the water we drink, the sounds that are jarring to the ears, and the
food we consume. Because of all this, man's health is affected.
Apart from this, man's mind also is polluted, making him susceptible
to diseases. Man should make an earnest endeavour to lead a serene
and pure life.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Sathya Sai Service Organisation
Hamilton, New Zealand

June 2003 Newsletter

http://www.gujarati-online.com/search/regjun03.html

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 21/6/2003

By regulating your diet and avoiding bad habits, you can preserve
health. Moderate food of the Sathwic type will promote mental poise
and physical happiness. Many people consume more than necessary
quantity of rich food. If you do not smoke, you escape a number of
illnesses that follow that Rajasic practice. Avoid any intoxicant or
stimulant, because it disturbs nature's balance and is thus
harmful.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Source:
http://groups.msn.com/saiservice/general.msnw?
action=get_message&mview=1&ID_Message=160

18.06.03

Sai Center in Mendocino

Announcing a new Sathya Sai Baba Center

It is with great pleasure we announce the opening of

Sathya Sai Baba Center/Study Group of Mendocino
43300 Little River Airport Road #46
Little River, CA 95456

Center meetings are held on Sundays 4:30 to 6:00 PM for bhajans and
study circle. Center President is

Mark Gardener. He can be reached at 707-937-0242 or at
marbar@... for further information.

Our prayers to Swami for continued success of this new center.

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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 20/6/2003

When the body is fit, mental functions too, run smoothly; when the
body suffers, the mind too gets unsettled. So, this raft called the
body, which is the only means of getting across the sea of changes
or samsara, has to be kept in good trim. Devotion and morality are
as important for physical as they are for mental health. They free
the mind of agitation, they feed it with joy and contentment, they
quieten the nerves and help even the bodily processes. All must
equip themselves with strong bodies.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 19/6/2003

Advice handed down by the seers of the ancient times is, 'Eat in
moderation and live long'. This advice is seldom heeded. Most of the
people are overeating all the time. They are ruining their digestive
systems by consuming rich and heavy foods. Evil thoughts cause ill
health. Anxiety, fear and tension also contribute their share. All
these result from greed, which in turn result in sorrow and despair.
Contentment can come only from a spiritual outlook.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 18/6/2003

What are the main causes of ill-health? Millions of living beings
sustain themselves by the food provided by Nature. But man, in order
to satisfy the cravings of the tongue, changes the composition and
characteristics of things provided by Nature, and prepares food by
the process of boiling, frying and mixing concoctions, which hardly
have any nourishing value in them. Thus, vitamins and proteins that
are valuable nourishment are destroyed. The billions of cells are so
interdependent that one is weakened and or damaged, all of them
suffer.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

http://www.kingdomofsai.org/2003/NEWS/NEWS20030616.html

Events at Brindavan - Swami's Darshan

16 June 2003

The following is a brief message sent by a devotee from Bangalore on
Swami's Darshan:

Just before 9am today, as we were sitting for bhajans, there was a
sudden excited rush towards Swami's house side of the hall, I got up
fast an ran, and there He was at the window, our first glimpse for
over a week. Swami waved at us from the window and blessed us, for a
few minutes, putting His hand through the bars of the window. He
left leaving us with big smiles and shining eyes, and then the
bhajans started which were ecstatic. Even the men ran over, no
stopping them. absence does make the heart grow fonder. Not
expecting darshan for some time due to hip replacement, so this was
a treat. may you share in the joy.

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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 17/6/2003

To many, it may appear strange that, in a place that is dedicated to
the health of the Spirit, prominence is given to bodily health. But,
for attaining the four aims of Human life, Dharma (Righteousness),
Artha (Prosperity), Kama (Fulfilment of Desires) and Moksha
(Liberation from Bondage), the basic requirement is health of the
body and the mind. Fear and anxiety that prevail today are the
results of degradation of values, the ignorance of what is
significant and what is not. People prefer what is pleasing to what
is beneficial.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

http://sathya-sairam.tripod.com/health/trayee.htm

------ Forwarded message -------

From: "K.V.Naresh"
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2003 20:47:44 -0700 (PDT)

June 15, 2003

Trayee Brindavan

(The morning of Sunday, 15 June 2003 became an unforgettable and a
sacred moment for the students, teachers and other elders in
Brindavan. They had the Darshan of Swami in the Mandir at Trayee
Brindavan after nearly 2 weeks. Swami called these fortunate ones
into Trayee Brindavan at 8:20 Am .As they were singing Bhajans with
a great intensity of feeling, Swami came out of His room into
balcony and blessed them. He went round on the circular balcony
fully, looking at each and every one gathered below. These Golden
moments lasted for more than 30 minutes. At the end of the Bhajans,
Swami Spoke these touching words

Students !

If I have come out of a critically dangerous condition, it is for
your sake. Do not have any kind of worry. I will come down soon and
bestow upon you, joy and bliss.

This eye has not been seen the world for last 9 years (Swami
indicated His left eye). Now I am able to see very clearly. Even
this, is to experience the Bliss of seeing you. I got this vision
for your sake (Then Swami closed His right eye and looked with His
left eye). I can see perfectly.

You should not have any kind of worry. These worries come and go.
Don't think of them. I will come down soon and grant you limitless
joy. This very life is for you. I am with you, in you and around you
(Swami called Dr. R.S.Padmanabhan near to Him and showed him to all
the students and elders who were gathered in the round hall of
Trayee.) Cardiologist Dr Das said, Dr Padmanabhan had a serious
problem three days back. Now he is fine. I bless him to lead a long,
happy, joyful life filled with peace. (Swami then hugged him. He
then enquired Mr. Gokuldas, Mr. Kandaswami and Mr. Ratanlal about
their welfare.) Be happy , Be happy, Be happy. (Swami then asked the
teachers to distribute prasadam to one and all.

I will come down soon, move amidst and confer joy on you. Very
Happy !

(After blessing the students, Swami went into His room and Granted
His Darshan, standing at the window to the devotees and sevadal
members who had gathered on the lawns outside. He thrust His hand
through the grillwork of the window and waved at them. It was indeed
a very memorable day for one and all.)

SaiRam website
http://www.sairam.ar.cx/

http://www.kingdomofsai.org/2003/NEWS/NEWS20030615.html

Events at Brindavan - News on Swami's Darshan

15 June 2003

Swami gave Darshan to Students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Learning and staff members. He gave Darshan inside Trayee Brindavan
(His residence in Whitefield, Bangalore).

During Darshan, Swami said that He would get well soon.

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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 16/6/2003

Illness is caused more by malnutrition of the mind than of the body.
Doctors often speak of vitamin deficiency. I will call it the
deficiency of Vitamin 'G', and I will recommend the Name of God.
That is Vitamin 'G'! That is the medicine; regulated life and habits
are two-thirds of treatment, while medicine is just one-third. Fear
is the biggest cause of illness.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 15/6/2003

For what purpose should health be maintained? What is the best use
to which the body has to be put? For this body, with all its
equipment of senses, intellect, feeling and memory is an instrument,
is but an implement to reach a certain goal. The owner of the
chariot is any day more important than the chariot itself; it is for
his sake that it has to be kept trim and efficient and in good
condition. Health is the essential prerequisite for success in all
aspects of life, for realizing the four ideals that should guide
humans; moral living, fulfilling beneficial desires, prosperity and
liberation from grief.

-BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

SaiTowers Publishing
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Author of the Year Award Ceremony
June 07, 2003
The Leela Palace, Bangalore

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New Book

Author: Phyllis Krystal
Title: Let's Thank God
Editor: Sai Towers Publishing

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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 14/6/2003

The body is the temple of God; hence it is the duty of man to keep
it in good condition. Health is the primary requisite for all
activities, physical, intellectual and spiritual. The body has to be
kept ever clean, bereft of disease, dirt, defeatism and distress.
Any injury or illness that affects the body adversely has to be
attended to with loving care.

- BABA

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13 June 2003

Medical Institution site has been redone
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Shirdi Sai Baba - Sai Vichaar Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 04
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Life and Teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba
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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 13/6/2003

Spiritual health is preserved and promoted by attention to three
Gunas: Sathvika, Rajas and Thamas. Health is preserved and promoted
by attention to three humours ; Vatha (wind), Pitha (bile) and Kapha
(phlegm). The three humours must not get vitiated or unbalanced. A
healthy body is the best container for a healthy mind. Illness makes
the mind agitated and anxious. The material and the spiritual are
the two pans in the balance. They have to be attended to, in equal
measure, at least until a certain stage of progress is attained in
spiritual development.

- BABA

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Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

08 June 2003

Information on Sai Educational Institutions
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Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 12/6/2003

What is the root of worry? Wants: and the efforts to fulfill them,
and the fear of not succeeding to the extent desired. Reduce wants
and you reduce worry. You congregate here in the Nilayam-verandah,
seeking personal interviews with Me, with a load of wishes in your
heart, wishes that you want me to fulfill! Why carry all the load?
Carry only one load, the desire to win the grace of God; he will
confer what is best for you. Leave the rest to Him.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Thought for the day - As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM Today 11/6/2003

Do you think I would confront you with pain were there not a reason
for it? Open your heart to pain as you do now to pleasure, for it is
My Will, wrought by me for your own good. Welcome it as a challenge.
Do not turn away from it, do not listen to your mind, for mind is
but another word for "need". The mind engenders need; it manifested
the world, because it needed this. It is all My plan, to drive you
by the pangs of unfulfilled need to listen to My Voice, which when
heard dissolves the ego and the mind with it.

- BABA

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Source: http://puttaparthi.info/parthi/asp/news/vstory.asp?str=str18

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Indian culture is spiritual,says peace activist
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DH News Service BANGALORE,Monday, June 9, 2003

"Indian culture is mainly spiritual culture," said Peace activist
and artist V Balu. Speaking at the release of the book `Let's Thank
God' by Ms Phyllis Krystal here on Saturday, he said that spiritual
education was required to help man achieve peace of mind.

Ms Krystal was felicitated on the occasion and was honoured with
the `Author of the year' award by Sai Towers, publishers and
distributors of the book. The book contains quotations by Sai Baba
which can be put to use in every day life, said Ms Krystal, a
British writer and a staunch Baba devotee.
Ms Krystal further said that it was Sai Baba's words that initiated
work on this book.

An authoress of many spiritual books, Ms Krystal has been practising
spiritual techniques that have found favour even with psychologists
across the world to help reveal the human mind.

You should not allow yourselves to be overwhelmed in any way by
difficulties and sorrows, doubts and disappointments. You must have
faith. Have confidence in yourself and others to understand well the
nature of God's Love. To secure that love is the sacred goal of
human life.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization

Worldly goods do not confer happiness. It is the mind that conveys
the feeling. For example many drink coffee and some drink tea, with
or without sugar and milk. If coffee could make man happy, then
everyone would drink coffee. Those who suffer have My Grace. Only
through suffering will they persuaded to turn inward and make the
inquiry, without which they can never escape misery. People suffer
because they have all kinds of unreasonable desires and they pine to
fulfill them and they fail. They attach too much value to the
objective world. It is only when attachment increases that you
suffer pain and grief.

- BABA

http://www.sathyasai.org/
Web site of the International Sathya Sai Baba Organization