Discourse Clip - Sai Inspires June 12, 2026

The votary of the Karma Marga (the Path of Action) performs many actions for the welfare of the world. He participates in yajnas and yagas (ritualistic sacrifices). He is engaged in service and charitable activities. All these forms of karma are fraught with certain difficulties. To perform sacrifices, one must be acquainted with the Vedic texts. This is not easy for laymen. The Jnana Marga (the Path of Knowledge) calls for knowledge of the scriptures and several other kinds of knowledge, which together lead to Atmajnana (Knowledge of the Self). Jnana has been defined as Advaita Darshanam (the awareness of the One Cosmic Consciousness). It means recognising unity in diversity. It is not easy to experience this unity. The path of Yoga, which is concerned with control of the mind, is equally difficult. It calls for rigorous control of the senses. One has to overcome many difficulties, trials and tribulations. Very few have the mental and spiritual strength to face these difficulties and ordeals. The path of Yoga is thus beset with many hurdles. Bhakti (the Path of Devotion) is the easiest path for all. It does not call for mastery of the scriptures. It does not enjoin the performance of rituals and sacrifices. The elusive quest for unity in diversity is avoided. By cultivating love for God, the senses come under natural self-discipline. - Divine Discourse Mar 06, 1989