As we travel this journey from ‘i to I’, we must constantly remind ourselves of our overarching goal — personal transformation as an expression of our love for Swami. We have embarked on this journey together, traveled the road together, and, as a culmination of that experience, will be gathering as a family in the Abode of Peace! The tests and challenges will continue when we are there. But we must not forget the power of prayer! Let us pray to Swami to guide us so that we may work together in harmony to strengthen the purity, unity and divinity in each one of us.
Let love and patience infuse all of our interactions with each other.
Above all, let us pray for the strength to surrender to His Will.
Let the Bounty of His Divine Love and Grace Shower upon us!
Let us remember that His darshan, special seating for darshan, and the opportunity to present the group’s offerings depend on our UNITED PRAYERS.
"Always find a quiet corner after My darshan. My energy goes from Me as I pass you. If you proceed to talk immediately, the energy received by you is dissipated (wasted) and returns to Me, unused. Rest assured that whatever My eyes see become vitalized and transmitted. You are being changed day by day.”
“Never underestimate what is being accomplished by the act of darshan. My walking among you is a gift, yearned for by the Gods of Highest Heaven, and you are daily receiving this Grace. Be Thankful. But also remember that to whom much is given from him much will be demanded."
"Come to me with empty hands. I shall fill them with gifts and grace. If your hands are full, what am I to fill them with? Bring to me all the evil in you and, leaving that here, take from Me what I have, Love. Learn the capacity to see all as moved and motivated by one Supreme God. Why fear when I am here? All your sins are forgiven the moment you get my darshan. I shall carry all your burdens. Take as much bliss as you can from Me and leave here all your sorrows.”
"Use every little experience as a teaching tool. Put out of your mind any belief in chance or accident and know that everything that happens here, down to the smallest thing, is an outpouring of My limitless Love and tailored especially for you. Notice the line you get, the state of your health and body, the way you feel, wash, eat, and look whom you meet and how. Observe especially your reaction to situations. Just as in school, some will be teaching tools, others test to show you are doing. See if you accept the whole experience with calm equanimity.”
"Center your attention on Me. See the whole atmosphere as a reflection of your inner being. The mandir is your heart. I dwell in it. The ashram is your worldly desires. In the village you are strongly pulled outwards and away from me. In the ashram you have more of a chance, but still it is very easy to be distracted. In the mandir (your heart), you can actually see Me from time to time, but even there it is easy to be only half present and not realize that I love to give.”
"By my Grace this outer show gives you the means to strengthen the contact with Me in your own heart. Make use of the time. Concentrate every iota of your attention on Me. Open yourself totally whenever you catch even a glimpse of my gown. Be ready to accept an outpouring of My Grace at anytime. What you want, ask for and I will give. But don't expect. Think always of those more deserving than you and know what you receive is an act of Grace and Love. Be open and free from fantasy and projection. Just be Mine and I will be yours. This way you will find happiness and fulfillment.”
“Remember that I am not only in the Sai Baba form here, though that is central, but hidden embodied in everyone who is here. Can you find Me in them, or are you distracted by their outer characteristics and habits? Look deeper, with eyes that love, and yearn for Me. My darshan also available. Honor and learn from the devoted. There are many examples here. Accept My Grace from whatever source it comes. Be Loved and Blessed." --Sri Sathya Sai Baba
