"Today, people move about in bad company and ultimately spoil themselves. This is the effect of the Kali Yuga, which is often referred to as the Kalaha Yuga (the Age of Conflict). Man, by nature, is divine; but he turns bad on account of dussanga (bad company). That is why sages and seers in ancient times constantly strove to cultivate noble qualities by satsanga.
Today, trash literature is found everywhere. Wherever you look, you will find people, especially youngsters, reading bad books that pollute their minds. You might have observed youngsters visiting the library invariably on Sundays and holidays. They search for bad books and read them with absorbing interest. Those bad books are very exciting to the young minds. Thus, youngsters spoil themselves on account of bad company. No force on earth can change such boys. Not even God. Unless one makes introspection into one's behaviour and strives for transformation, one continues to move about in bad company.
One's character and conduct are of paramount importance. If they are taken care of, one is sure of treading the right path. There is no use acquiring high academic degrees with a view to earn high salary and position. How long will they last? On the other hand, it is possible that they may land one in trouble sometimes.
In keeping with the saying, Yad bhavam tad bhavati (as the feeling, so is the result), one has to cultivate noble thoughts and feelings. One has to read good books that will bring about a transformation of heart and uplift the soul.
You often find youngsters going to the library and engaged in deep study. What sort of books they study? They read bad books camouflaged in a good cover. Once you remove the cover and look into the book, everything is trash, with bad photos. You will have to be very tough with such students. No one can be taken for granted. They speak sweet words outwardly as though they are very innocent. But, they stealthily engage themselves in bad activities. Unlike the students in the Gurukula system of the ancient times, present day students indulge in bad behaviour. In spite of great efforts on the part of teachers to bring about a transformation in them, they continue to exhibit their bad qualities. It is not surprising to see students assaulting teachers in the educational institutions today. There are students who find fault with those who actually provide for their living. There are also students who do not hesitate to pull down the very hand that feeds them. Such are the qualities of the present day students. They do not appreciate the role played by the teachers in their uplift.
What are the qualities expected of a student?
Students should pursue such education that
confers on them the sacred qualities like
good character,
adherence to truth,
devotion, discipline, and duty.
(Telugu poem)
Only students who cultivate such qualities are eligible to be called students in the real sense. Those who act against those principles are not students, but stupids. You should not make friendship with such people. Neither you should call them stupids and earn their wrath. Be neutral in your relationship with them. You should keep up your own good qualities, which the world will appreciate. Love all. In fact, love is the most important aspect of education. One who teaches the method by which man can cultivate selfless love is the real Guru. There are, of course, several such teachers.
I have established the Sathya Sai Educational Institutions only with a view to inculcate love and teach good qualities to students. It is not an exaggeration to say that there is not a single bad book in our library. Our students are very good students. They do not at all move in bad company.
Even when they go home for vacation, they do not like to stay there for long. Sometimes, their mothers may say, "My dear! You stayed for one full year in Brindavan or Puttaparthi. You never had an opportunity to eat tasty and spicy food. I shall now prepare such food that you will relish."
Our boys will then reply, "Mother! You should also not eat such rajasic (passionate) food. It is not good for health."
As the food, so is the head (thoughts). Thus, when the food and head go together, people forget God. Hence, do not change your food habits. Continue to stick to a sathwic (pure) diet. Take plenty of green leafy vegetables. It is only when you maintain spartan habits with regard to food and head that will you become a good-natured individual.
You are aware that people outside have high expectations of the students studying in Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions. Students, as long as they remain in our hostels, exhibit good behaviour and devotion. Once they go out of the portals of the institution, they turn bad. This should not happen. Wherever you are, whether in the hostel here or when you go out, you must continue to exhibit good behaviour. Of course, I have no doubt at all about the behaviour of our students. They are good boys. I sincerely wish and hope that our students continue to be good and become good citizens worthy of emulation by others.
I conclude My Discourse with blessings to all."
__ Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said like this
Full text is available with the folowing link
http://www.sathyasai.org/discour/2005/d051122.html
Recently when jk asked this question to his Wonderful and Beautiful Lady Athmavidya, the following answer poured in from Her..
"Remember my dear, Sathya Sai Baba is Nethi, Nethi ... He is and beyond a small ordinary VHS camera ... Not only this, Not only this ... Don't get fooled in His Great Illusion (maya)... Come on ... get going ... steadfast ... Gems are waiting for you .... do not just get stuck in with Su_rasas ... just reduce ur size and get going ... the aim is Big and yet to be reached ...
luv and SAI RAM,
jk
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/athmavidya
2006-08-26 03:19:09
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answered by jayakrishnamenon 3
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No, Sri Sathya Sai Baba is an Indian conjuror, fraud, and child-molester (who specialises in young boys) and who has the most hysterical afro hairstyle ever!
Question: If he really can create things from thin air, why do his poor visitors get given magically-created dust, and his rich visitors are given magically-created wristwatches?
Question 2: Why are many of the magically created wristwatches Chinese fakes of proper Swiss watches?
2006-08-26 03:13:46
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answered by Anonymous
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But suggestively, if he said he "didn't like boobs at all" wouldn't you be even more confused? Btw, I personally like boobs that aren't too big or too small. On the side note, are you sure your body looks like a 12 year old?
2016-03-27 06:42:09
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answered by Anonymous
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