Sai Inspires - February 23, 2022
Narration
Translated
How should the buddhi or intellect transform as we progress in the journey of the spiritual life? Bhagawan sweetly reminds us today. The Buddhi (Intellect) has to be kept sharp, clear and straight. There are four directions in which the intellect guides man: (1) Swartha-sukha-buddhi - this indicates the fully egoistic nature, where the Individual does not care for even his wife and children, but is eager to fulfill his own needs first and foremost. Then, we have (2) Swartha-parartha-sukha-buddhi - this allows some consideration for the happiness of others also. The next variety is (3) Parartha-buddhi - those who have this, seek for others as much happiness as they seek for themselves. They are prepared to undergo any trouble to secure for others too what they feel will grant them happiness. The next is (4) Adhyatmic-buddhi (spiritual intellect) - this leads man ever on the path of renunciation and service, for, they alone lead to Spiritual advancement. The Adhyatmic intellect recognises the Unity of creation and so, what the other person feels is felt by the individual too, to the same degree.
- Divine Discourse, Apr 04, 1975.
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Callousness is the root cause of all the cruelty that defaces the Divine Nature of Man. - BABA
— Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

