Discourse Clip - Sai Inspires September 12, 2026

One should be prepared to serve others rather than choose to be served by them. Moreover, there is nothing meritorious in serving those who are high above us. For one thing, they can command the services of attendants. Rendering service to those who are in the same position as ourselves is not commendable. Service should be rendered to those who are worse off than ourselves and who are neglected by the world. There are three levels of people in the world. At the highest level are those who may be placed in the category of Lakshmi Narayana. Those who are in the same stage as ourselves are in the category of Ashwatha Narayana. Those who are poorer than ourselves may be described as Daridra Narayana. There is no need to render service to one who is Lakshmi Narayana, as there will be servants to take care of him. Ashwatha Narayana is the type of person who is filled with endless desires and is never contented, whatever his accomplishments or earnings. Service to such a person is unnecessary. It is the weak, the destitute, and the helpless who need to be served. Even in rendering service to such persons, there should be no feeling that we are serving ‘others’. We should feel that we are serving the Lord Narayana who dwells in them. - Divine Discourse Nov 19, 1987