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When once true adjustment between spirit and matter is secured there is no phase of life which cannot be utilised for the expression of divinity.
Discourses (1967)
The value of material things depends upon the part they play in the life of the spirit. In themselves they are neither good nor bad.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Surrender is that in which poise is undisturbed by any adverse circumstance, and the individual, amidst every kind of hardship, is resigned with perfect calm to the will of God.
Discourses (1967)
If the body yields to the claims of the spirit as it should, it is instrumental in bringing down the kingdom of heaven on earth. It becomes a vehicle for the release of divine life, and when it subserves this purpose it might aptly be called the temple of God on earth.
Discourses (1967)
One of the most difficult things to learn is to render service without bossing, without making a fuss about it, and without any consciousness of high and low. In the world of spirituality, humility counts at least as much as utility.
Discourses (1967)
The essence of spirituality does not consist in a specialised or narrow interest in some imagined part of life, but in a certain enlightened attitude to all the various situations which obtain in life.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Renunciation is that which abandons, even in the midst of worldly duties, all selfish thoughts and desires.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Control is the discipline of the senses to abstain from indulgence in low desires, which alone ensures absolute purity of character.
Discourses (1967)
This realisation must and does take place only in the midst of life, for it is only in the midst of life that limitation can be experienced and transcended, and that subsequent freedom from limitation can be enjoyed.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Sacrifice is that in which, in pursuance of this Love, all things — body, mind, position, welfare and even life itself — are sacrificed.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Existence is that of the One and only God Who is the Self in every (finite) self.
Discourses (1967)
The only Real Love is the Love for this Infinity (God), which arouses an intense longing to see, know and become one with its Truth (God).
Discourses (1967)
The life of the spirit is the expression of Infinity and, as such, knows no artificial limits. True spirituality is not to be mistaken for an exclusive enthusiasm for some fad. It is not concerned with any “ism.” When people seek spirituality apart from life, as if it had nothing to do with the material world, their search is futile.
Discourses (1967)
To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty — this is the sole game which has intrinsic and absolute worth. All other happenings, incidents and attainments in themselves can have no lasting importance.
Discourses (1967)
Meher Baba’s teaching gives no importance to creed, dogma, caste or the performance of religious ceremonies and rites, but does to the UNDERSTANDING of the following seven Realities
Discourses (1967)