Prayer is not an old woman’s idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action, as per Mahatma Gandhi, father of the Indian nation. He used to do prayer daily said prayer is my soul and my life. He also used to say, as long as I live in this world, prayer and God’s (especially Lord Rama) name are on the tips of my lips. He never began any work or movement without doing prayer. Gandhiji got such a confidence in the Almighty, GOD. Prayer is a great thing, a power, a weapon and a way of life. An honest person’s prayer is very powerful. Prayer moves mountains and it can transform the adverse circumstances and make them amicable to you. Prayer heals and stops the wars. Prayer made with confession protects you. Prayer without tears is like a well without water. Such type of prayers cannot yield much benevolence from God. John Mon Field said “God wishes to get His hands warm by keeping them at the heart of a sincere prayer”. A sinner’s prayer never reached God’s heart as your sins and bad deeds block the way. Prayer to God with full of love has no boundaries. Sincere prayer requires the following qualities to be present in a person: Pure Soul, sincere faith, mind without deceit, unselfishness, impartial thinking etc; Always pray for other’s welfare and for the country. Nowadays most of the people are leading mechanical life, not sincerely believing in God. They are giving first preference to money rather than God. 95% of the people are of the strong opinion that they can achieve any thing with the help of money. But it is not entirely correct. Money has got its importance in our day to day life. But the desire for money is the root cause for all troubles. It does not give mental peace.Praying to God and going to holy places like- temples, churches and mosques, keeps the mind in serene calm. Health point of also it is good and keeps the blood pressure well under control and there by no anxiety and tension and no heart attacks occur. Morning Prayer is the opening key for our daily activities to go smoothly as per schedule. Night prayer is … [Read more...]
Satya Sai pet elephant died at Puttaparthi
The Pet Elephant of Indian spiritual guru Sri Satya Sai Baba, Sai Geeta, died on Tuesday around 6.15 PM. The elephant was suffering from illness for the past couple of months. Sai Geeta was 54-year old was died of illness. It was born in Muddumalai forests in kerala. Significance of this elephant: 1. It was presented to Bhagavan Sri Satya Sai baba by the then Governor of Kerala, Ramakrishna Rao in 1962. 2. Sai Geeta used to wish Sathya Sai first on his birthday on November 23 every year by garlanding him. 3. It used to lead processions in Puttaparthi especially Birthday functions. 4. Once it went to Bangalore without any security to visit Satya Sai in White Fields. 5. It always send-off Baba at Puttaparthi airport. Sai Geeta was buried near Puttaparthi indoor stadium on Wednesday. Sai Baba was found in tears during the traditional rites. I have fond memories of Sai Geeta on my last visit to Puttaparthi on November 24, 2006. I offered citrus fruits to this beloved animal. Visitors to Puttaparthi will miss this pet elephant. It is difficult to describe in words about the emotional attachment of Satya Sai baba with this elephant. … [Read more...]
