BABA's Teachings::

Blessed is Sai’s life. Blessed is His daily routine. His ways and actions are indescribable. Sometimes, he was intoxicated with Brahmanand (divine joy), and at other times content with self knowledge. While doing so many things sometimes, he was yet unconcerned with them. Though, he seemed at times quite actionless (doing nothing), He was not idle or dozing. He always abided in His own self. Though He looked calm and quite as the placid sea, He was deep and unfathomable. Who can describe His ineffable nature?

"Saibaba often hinted that he had not come to teach, but to awaken. He sought to bring about his awakening through the impact of his love. Through centuries men have read volumes of philosophy, but so long as there is no integration between thought and practice, sadhakas do not grow in spiritual Grace. Sai Baba, therefore, simplified his teachings, so that bhaktas may get down to the sheer practice of spiritual sadhana"

Among the six vikaras (ill-feelings), jealosy is the easiest to conquer. In this vikara, there is no question of gain or loss to ourselves. Jealousy is the inability to endure another's profit and prosperity. If another gets fortune or power, we cannot put up with it; we scandalize him. When he meets with a loss, we rejoice. But is this good? When that man attains properity, what loss have we really suffered? But people do not consider this point. If he benefits, let us consider ourselves benefited; or let us strive to attain equal good. That should be our desire and determination. What has he taken away of ours? Nothing! He received the prosperity that is the result of his karma

The taste of food cannot be appreciated if the person is ill or if the mind is immersed in something else. Similarly, even if you are engaged in spiritual practices, you will not experience joy if your heart is filled with evil qualities. You can taste sweetness so long as there is sugar on the tongue. However, if there is even a tinge of bitterness on the tongue, your whole mouth tastes bitter. Therefore, those who aspire to attain the Holy Presence of the Lord must cultivate good habits, discipline and noble qualities. The usual accustomed ways of life will not lead you to God automatically. You must perform Sadhana (spiritual practices) to modify it suitably. 

Whenever you feel overwhelmed by the burden of worldly responsibilities and anxieties and are unable to pray to God, it is because you have condemned yourself as undeserving or you may not have faith in the Lord. But, do not give up! You must desire and adopt every means to attain joy, peace of mind and lead an exemplary life. With the gift of life as a human being, one should not disown one’s human nature. You must firmly resolve that you will not allow yourself to sink into depths of demonic beings or the level of beasts! The spiritual path can and will awaken, strengthen and sustain your desire and resolution! -SAI BABA

Look at the crane - it walks about pretty fast in water. But, during that walk, it cannot catch any fish. It must, for that purpose, become slow and quiet and stand motionless. So also, if one proceeds with greed, anger and other evil qualities, one cannot secure the fish of truth, love and peace. You must chant the Name of the Lord. Then, you will surely overcome the natural traits of greed and anger. Hold on to the Lord as the Universal Goal and make Him the destination of your life's journey. Practice control of speech and constant contemplation of the Lord. Then you will be able to subdue your mind that makes you restless, and gradually you will be filled with all the good qualities!