.: ॐ साई राम :.
Purity: Baba never approved
of austerity for the sake of austerity. He emphasized the need for
inner purification than outer austerities. No amount of physical
and external cleansing would serve any purpose if the man remained
impure in mind and heart. Therefore, Baba cautioned His devotees
not to make austerity as an end itself, least they should indulge
in physical mortification. His spiritual radiance brought about
such transformation in the seekers that they inclined away from
the impurities in word, deed or thought. Baba never preached in
this regard, He radiated such influence that absorbed the impure
tendencies and prepared the aspirant to keep himself chaste, pure,
simple and upright, so as to be fit to receive His Grace.
Compassion: Baba Himself
was the epitome of compassion and love. It was this ‘love aspect’
of Him that He embodied Himself to help the suffering lot. The warmth
of His divine compassion touched all the creatures equally. Baba
often told His devotees, ‘Never turn away anybody from your door,
be it a human being or animal’. At several instances He identified
Himself with any form like dog, horse, cow or even a fly, to prove
His presence in the consciousness of all the creatures.
