Learn spirituality from the epics

Abstract

Our epics, said Sri Sathya Sai Baba, contain invaluable lessons. Baba extracted these priceless lessons by giving us invaluable insights into living a life that advances our spiritual upliftment and helps us develop resilience in the face of temptation in the ephemeral world. The foremost of these lessons was the need to eschew desire: "Control your desire to the extent possible. Ravana ruined not only himself, but also his dynasty because of desire. Therefore, to the extent possible control your desires. Today, the government has imposed ceiling on land and property through legislation, but what is essential is a ceiling on desires. Not only did Hiranyakasipu refrain from chanting the name of Lord Hari, he also insisted that his son Prahlada follow suit. He developed hatred toward his own son for singing the praise of Lord Hari against his wishes. This evil quality of anger led to his doom."

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