Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam

July 18, 2026

Despite all riches, comforts and conveniences, we struggle without peace. Why is that so? Bhagawan explains to us today.

There are so many people in this world who have all the comforts and conveniences, yet they lack peace and have some fear or the other every moment. What is the reason? Can the external comforts and conveniences give peace to man? Can he attain peace by wealth, gold and other worldly possessions? If wealth and worldly possessions could give peace, then how is it that even rich men are in the grip of unrest? In spite of all comforts and conveniences, man today is unable to experience peace because he is filled with evil thoughts. One will be filled with fear and anxiety when a snake enters one’s house. Such being the case, how can man attain peace when the venomous snakes of raga and dwesha have entered his heart? It is impossible to attain permanent peace so long as man does not give up these two. Many people have power, authority and wealth. In spite of all this, they are unable to enjoy peace. They are subjected to unrest because they lack the willpower and capacity to control their evil qualities. Therefore, first of all, man should see to it that evil qualities and evil thoughts do not enter his heart.

– Divine Discourse Jul 26, 1996.

Control over the senses is the golden way to get rid of evil tendencies clinging to the body consciousness. – BABA

With Love,
Baba

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Sai Inspires (‘Thought for the Day’, originally in English) is written daily, every day of the year, on a small blackboard, at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram, Prashanti Nilayam.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

"Love all, Serve all"

Sri Sathya Sai Baba showed humanity the royal path to realise one's divine nature, respecting the universal spiritual teachings common to all religions. The selfless and pristine love naturally and spontaneously displayed by Sri Sathya Sai Baba attracted thousands of people daily from all parts of the world. His greatest miracle, recognised by his followers, is the transformation of the individual.

His mission, while recognising the validity of all religious traditions, goes beyond religiosity and helps to realise the innate divinity latent in every human being. It ensures that the values of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-Violence are preserved and fostered in every human endeavour and relationship. Selfless service to our fellow man and living in harmony with nature are the means exemplified by Sri Sathya Sai Baba to achieve this end.