Baba's Message of life from the diary of Sai.ba.ni.sa

These are the dream contents of Saibanisa in nutshell as delivered to him by our beloved Guru Lord Sainath on his views about life. It is hoped that the messages will be helpful in building 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 22 -08-1992

3) Life is like a game where children, young and old should all happily participate.

-shirdi Sai / 09 -04- 1992

4) Do not refuse food even from the bad persons, provided they are reformed.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 14 - 09- 1992

7) Life is like an electromagnet. Try attracting only good and repel the bad.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 10-12-1992

13) Life is a mixture of periods of joy and sorrows. Develop the courage to welcome both with equal zeal.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 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.

-shirdi Sai / 14-02-1993