Who Are We?

Perhaps by the grace of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba we can explore this question.  There are always examples in this world to draw inspiration from. Baba frequently refers to the animal kingdom to describe some of the positive traits that specific animals or insects have. Baba mentions the nature of the ant. When an ant discovers sugar, instead of consuming it, it brings it back to the colony to be shared by all. Can the ant grasp the reality of Baba’s teachings? Possibly or possibly not, but its nature is intrinsically dharmic. If the tiny ant expresses dharma, surely we as embodiments of divinity should be exemplary in living Baba’s teachings on dharma.

Baba tells us clearly that Seva is the one aspect we must engage in. For many belonging to a Sai Center this opportunity of Seva is easily afforded. By Bhagavan’s grace there are so many service activities that are happening around the world. But what about those who don’t belong to a Sai Center? How are they to perform Seva?

Perhaps one way is to follow one of His teachings. He says that if you can’t do any good at least don’t do any harm. But is this principle enough to express love for our beloved Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba?

Baba says if someone is suffering, be compassionate. In this world how are we to do that? Baba says that He is the indweller in all beings! Perhaps instead of seeing a suffering person, if we see the Baba in them and relate to them as if they are Baba, it would be an easy and natural way to express love toward them and in so doing they would be uplifted.

Acts of kindness are as limitless as the grains of sand on a beach. We just must be aware of the endless opportunities there are in this world to express Sai Love!

~ Carey Lubow