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Right Conduct

Manners, Health Awareness, Helpfulness, Responisibilty, Independance, Perseverance, Courage

Non Violence

Consideration, Cooperation, Global Stewardship, Loyalty, Active Citizenship, Justice, Respect

Truth

Truthfulness, Creativity, Honesty, Determination, Fairness, Trust, Reflection

Peace

Patience, Concentration, Positiveness, Self Acceptance, Self Discipline, Thankfulness, Contentment

Love

Kindness, Friendship, Forgiveness, Generosity, Compassion, Tolerance, Service

Vahinis

Written by Professor N. Kasturi, collation all of Swami's Vahinis (articles) of "Sanathana Sarathi" into 16 books. Vahini means flow or stream.

Names of Vahinis

Prema Vahini-The Stream of Divine Love

Dhyana Vahini-The Practice of Meditation

Dharma Vahini-The Path of Virtue and Morality

Jnana Vahini-The Stream of Eternal Wisdom

Gita Vahini-The Divine Gospel

Prashanthi Vahini-The Supreme Bliss of the Divine

Sathya Sai Vahini-Spiritual Message of Sri Sathya Sai

Ramakatha Rasa Vahini-The Sweet Story of Rama's Glory

Sandeha Nivarini-Clearance of Spiritual Doubts

Leela Kaivalya Vahini-The Cosmic Play of God

Sutra Vahini-Analytical Aphorism on Supreme Reality

Vidya Vahini-Flow of Spiritual Education

Upanishad Vahini-Essence of Vedic Knowledge

Bhagavatha Vahini-The story of the Glory of the Lord

Prasnothara Vahini-Answers to Spiritual Questions

The Avatar's Pen

Compilation of Swami's Discourses called "Sri Sathya Sai Speaks."

Loves connection to other Human Values

Love in Speech is Truth Love in action is Right Conduct Love in Thought is Peace Love in understanding is Non-Violence

Nava Vidha Bhakthi

9 types:

Shravanam-Listening to the stories of God, chants, prayers

(Parikshith Maharaja was cursed but kept praying and curse was removed)

Keertanam-Singing

(Meera Bhai devoted to Krishna)

Smaranam- Remembering the lord

(Prahalad remembered lord Ramayanas name)

Pada-sevanam-Worshiping the feet of Lord

(Lakshmi worshipped feet of Vishnu)

Archanam-Worshiping the lord

(Rookmani worshiped Krishna)

Vandanam-Offering obeiscence to God

(Akrura to Krishna and Balaram?)

Dasyam-Serving the Lord as a servant

(Hanuman serves Lord Rama)

Sakhyam-Considering God as your friend

(Arjuna and Krishna)

Atma-nivedanam- Complete surrender

(Vishnu stepped on Bali Maharajas head)

CIA

The steady remembrance of God in everything you do

4 Selfs (CIA)

Confidence, Satisfaction, Sacrifice, Realization

4 items of God (CIA)

Shankha (Conch) - Sound Chakra (Discuss) - Wheel of Time Gada (Mace) - Power Padma (Lotus) - Heart

3 Gunas

Rajsik - 8am-4pm (active) Fried foods, spicy foods, and stimulants Thamsik - 8pm-4am (rest) Heavy/Red meats Sathvik - 4am-8am (Dedicate time to activities) Whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables

Deterrents of Dharma

Peer pressure, selfishness/greed, distractions, ego/pride, anger, envy/jealousy, laziness, bad qualities

Self-Reflection

Reviewing thoughts, actions and words Being self-aware Self-actualization ("Looking inside") See how one can change Growth mindset Intraspection

Citizenship

Be courteous, kind and have knowledge about politics and the community

Swami's Life

Manasa Bhajore - 1st bhajan, 14 yrs when left

Dates

Sai Baba's birthday - Nov 23, 1926 Avatar Declaration Day - Oct 20, 1940 (Threw Jasmine flowers in the shape of Telugu letters, "Sai Baba") Samadhi day - Apr 24, 2011 Easwaramba day - May 06, 1972