I have gone through quite a bit of messages in this forum about Satya Sai Baba. Some are with him and most against. Those who support him saying he is a philanthropist, i question how?is the money being spent on the charities does that belong to him? If yes then how did he get it? if no then how can he be philanthropist, he is just a facilitator.
Yes the trust has taken up some marvelous jobs like water projects and education, free medication project, but here you see its the Trust thats doing it not the individual.
And he being godly, i give a damn. I would say believe in self and absolute God not in mortals who proclaim to be his messengers.
RE:Satya Sai Baba a Philanthropist.
by Chola King on Jun 26, 2008 04:18 AM Permalink
Sathya Sai Baba is a highly revered spiritual leader and world teacher, whose life and message are inspiring millions of people throughout the world to turn God-ward and to lead more purposeful and moral lives. His timeless and universal teachings, along with the manner in which he leads his own life, are attracting seekers of Truth from all the religions of the world. Yet, he is not seeking to start a new religion. Nor does he wish to direct followers to any particular religion. Rather, he urges us to continue to follow the religion of our choice and/or upbringing.
Sathya Sai Baba publicly declared his mission in 1940, at the age of 14. Since then he has daily exhibited in practical and concrete terms the highest ideals of truth, right conduct, peace, love, and nonviolence. He has often stated My life is my message. Each day hundreds of pilgrims make their way to the tiny hamlet in southern India where His ashram is located. They come not only from India but from virtually every country of the world. Over the years, followers have organized to foster the construction of a variety of buildings and facilities to house and otherwise accommodate the ever increasing number of visitors. The name of Sathya Sai Babas ashram is Prasanthi Nilayam which means abode of the highest peace.
RE:Satya Sai Baba a Philanthropist.
by Chola King on Jun 26, 2008 04:20 AM Permalink
I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added luster. I have come to tell you of this universal, unitary faith, this spiritual principle, this path of love, this duty of love, this obligation to love. Every religion teaches man to fill his being with the glory of God and to evict the pettiness of conceit. It trains him in the methods of unattachment and discernment, so that he may aim high and attain spiritual liberation. Believe that all hearts are motivated by the one and only God; that all faiths glorify the one and only God; that all names in all languages and all forms man can conceive denote the one and only God. His adoration is best done by means of love. Cultivate that attitude of oneness between men of all creeds and all countries. That is the message of love I bring. That is the message I wish you to take to heart. (Sathya Sai Baba).
RE:Satya Sai Baba a Philanthropist.
by Nostra Damus on Jun 26, 2008 03:15 PM Permalink
i want to become a satya sai baba and wear silk dhoties and travel in Mercedes.
RE:Satya Sai Baba a Philanthropist.
by Chola King on Jun 26, 2008 04:15 AM Permalink
Believe in God --for there is only ONE GOD for all mankind, though He may be called by many names. Follow sincerely their respective religions and live their daily lives in consonance with the teachings of good behavior and morality. Respect all other religions --for no religion advocates the negative and lower qualities of man. Perform selfless service to the poor, the sick, and the needy without thought of reward or fame. Cultivate in their lives the values of truth, divine love, right conduct, peace, and nonviolence and promote these values among all. Be patriotic and respect the laws of the country in which they live.
RE:Satya Sai Baba a Philanthropist.
by Chola King on Jun 26, 2008 04:14 AM Permalink
Sathya Sai Baba encourages us to recognize who we are. We are not these minds. We are not these bodies. We are the eternal spirit that temporarily occupies these minds and bodies. We can appreciate and become who we really are by turning inward with faith in God and an intense yearning to know Him. Our conscience is a reflection of the eternal spirit. Sathya Sai Baba tells us that our conscience is our master. When we follow our conscience, our thoughts, words, and deeds will be noble and consistent. Spirituality is having the courage and determination to follow our conscience in all things and at all times. In doing so, we recognize that we are all united in God. We are bound together by divine love.
