WHAT PROBLEM IS KASHMIR
In one of the occasions by an Indian representative at the UN An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred in the United Nations Assembly that made the world community smile.
A representative from India began: 'Before beginning my talk I want to tell you something about Rishi Kashyap of Kashmir, after whom Kashmir is named.
When he struck a rock and it brought forth water, he thought, 'What a good opportunity to have a bath.'
He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A Pakistani had stolen them.'
The Pakistani representative jumped up furiously and shouted, 'What are you talking about? The Pakistanis weren't there then.'
The Indian representative smiled and said, 'And now that we have made that clear, I will begin my speech.'
And they say Kashmir belongs to them????
People like KM Munshi,YB Chavan who were eminent politicians(also members in JL Neheru's cabinet) used to be regular followers of Bhagwan Sathya Sai Baba as well as his teachings.In the year-1956 Swami sent a letter through one of his devotees from Nehru cabinet(Sai Says,Page No-116) to then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Neheru of making a common code to declare everything such as rivers,mountains,valleys,etc as National Property irrespective of any region or religion to keep the sovereignity of country united to avoid external attack.But JL Neheru did just the contrary by imposing Article-370 for Jammu & Kashmir.
In one of the occasions by an Indian representative at the UN An ingenious example of speech and politics occurred in the United Nations Assembly that made the world community smile.
A representative from India began: 'Before beginning my talk I want to tell you something about Rishi Kashyap of Kashmir, after whom Kashmir is named.
When he struck a rock and it brought forth water, he thought, 'What a good opportunity to have a bath.'
He removed his clothes, put them aside on the rock and entered the water.
When he got out and wanted to dress, his clothes had vanished. A Pakistani had stolen them.'
The Pakistani representative jumped up furiously and shouted, 'What are you talking about? The Pakistanis weren't there then.'
The Indian representative smiled and said, 'And now that we have made that clear, I will begin my speech.'
And they say Kashmir belongs to them????
When Sri Trilokinath Dhar asked Sri Sathya Sai Baba when the kashmir problem would be solved he looked quizically at him & asked "Problem?What Kashmir Problem?"(Saint & Sages of Kashmir)
Man is born in the society, grows with the society and prospers by serving the society. In this scenario, if man becomes distant from service to the society, he will be distant from everything. The child cries for its mother’s milk as soon as it’s born. The child, therefore, has to serve and respect the mother who is the very cause for its life and sustenance, worship the father and develop faith in the society; only then can he flourish and thrive. Just as every individual has a mother whom he respects and considers important, so also every individual should regard the country as the divine mother of all citizens, by serving whom, one can fulfill one’s purpose in life.(Divine Discourse, May 27, 1973)
Freedom has been won, but unity has not been achieved. It is because there is no unity, Bharat is
subject to all kinds of calamities. Ghazni Mohammed invaded the Punjab and took away from
the country 700 maunds of gold as plunder. In Nagarakota there was a hall thirty yards by fifteen
yards entirely built of gold. The entire hall was taken away by the invaders.It is high time you realised what a sacred country Bharat is. In this holy land, nothing is lacking.
"What cannot be found in Bharat cannot be found elsewhere" is an ancient saying. Inspite of
these multifarious endowments, this country is being regarded as poor and backward. This is
born of delusion. Only when we free ourselves from this delusion, we can experience Atmic
bliss. We can experience Brahman only when we can get rid of bhrama (delusion).Inspite of being born in such a land of wealth, it is a pity that people do not take pride in their
country. Wherever you turn, you see only swaartham (rampant selfishness). Embodiments of
Divine Love! Eschew selfishness. Promote unity. Enjoy the bliss of harmony.Bharat has produced many great sages and saints who have taught profound truths. It is a land of
heroes who fought for the freedom of the country. It has been the leader in the knowledge of
various arts and sciences, in music and literature. It is most unfortunate that many born in this
sacred land are unaware of its unique greatness. Love of the mother is a nectarine quality. What a
pity that love of the Motherland should be absent!You must love the Motherland. Resolve to dedicate your lives to the service of the motherland.
Unity is the primary requisite. People celebrate the birthdays of our great ones, but few care to
follow their teachings. There is nothing great about celebrating birthdays. Every effort must be
made to understand their teachings and act upto them.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 23/11/1990)
Do not forget our ancient culture. This is the very life-breath of Bharatiyas. Bharat has
offered to the world the gems of this culture.What the students have to safeguard is not the nation. They have to protect Sathya and Dharma
only. These two will protect all. Giving up Truth and right conduct, educated persons, in the
name of country and nation, are undermining the country. It is more vital to cultivate virtues than
go after scholarship or other possessions of a transient nature.It is a pity that even the elders, lured by modernity, are following occidental ways, giving up
their own ancient culture. It is no wonder the younger generation is following their example.
Leaders, parents and teachers are not setting the right example to young people. Our ancients led
exemplary, noble lives because of their practice of virtue. They pursued the four Purusharthas
(goals of life) and shared the benefits and joys derived therefrom with others. Young people
today indulge in all sorts of practices.( Sathya Sai Speaks on 20/05/1990)
ALL the ills Bharat is suffering from are due to the lack of unity. The prevailing deplorable
situation in the country after four decades of Independence and the disorder and violence
prevailing everywhere are due to the ubiquitous growth of selfishness and self-centredness. It is
only when you have ideal leaders, ideal parents and ideal teachers that the students will be
inspired to act on right lines.If you examine the attitude of young people today, you will find chaos and confusion in their
hearts. Patriotism has disappeared. Self interest and selfish concerns rule the roost. In their rooms, in the place of pictures of national heroes, you see only pictures of film stars. These are
the deities whom they worship. On their tables you see transistor radios and video sets. Love of
the nation has vanished from their thoughts. What is the reason for this? The root cause is the
absence of exemplary parents and teachers. Even among the leaders, there are few that can be
considered ideal examples. It is only when you have ideal leaders, ideal parents and ideal
teachers that the students will be inspired to act on right lines.In society today, love of God, fear of sin and social morality have disappeared. It is only when
these three are promoted that you can have real human advancement. Peace has become a
casualty all over the world, because people have lost the fear of sin, the love of God and basic
ethics in social relationships.Wherever you turn, you see only disorder and conflict today. Nor is that all. Fear has gripped
everyone. You are haunted by fear whether in your home or out in the streets. Fear grips you
when you get into a bus or a train, whether you are going in a car or in an aeroplane. How is life
to be rid of fear?The whole nation is afflicted by fear in many ways. When will we be utterly free from fear?
"Thyaagenaike amrutatvam aanasuh," declares the Upanishad (Only by renunciation can
immortality be achieved). It is through desirelessness or vairagya (detachment) that fear can be
banished.t is selfishness that is the cause of all the cruelty and violence today. It is more than four decades
since Bharat achieved its freedom. What is it we have accomplished after attaining
Independence? All that we have achieved are strife, disputes, riots and violence. Selfishness has
reared its head in these forty years.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 27/04/1990)
To run away from the place which you have been assigned is cowardice, it is foolish, it is
fruitless. Don't honour such men as heroes. You can be engaged in any profession, employed in
any job,--for all professions are His, all jobs are His. He is the Universal Master, the Universal
Provider. And when troubles pile up or disappointment confronts you, be thankful for the
toughening it gives to your character for the trial which you are privileged to face. You
overcome the distress of the heat by resorting to a cooler; you overcome the distress of freezing
cold by resorting to joy. Be happy when grief strikes you. Be calm when anger tries to inflame
you. How can you put down fire with fire? Reason out and convince yourself that tolerance,
forbearance, love and sweetness can alone ensure peace for yourself and for society.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 04/04/1973)
Bharat is the motherland of many noble souls. It is therefore
essential for all the Bharatiyas to understand the sacred
history of Bharat. But, today, no one seems to be interested in
knowing the history and culture of Bharat. The culture of Bharat
is based on dharma. The word dharma has been misinterpreted
as religion. Dharma is like a vast ocean, whereas religion
is like a pond. The culture of Bharat is pure, unsullied,
eternal, and immortal. In olden days, the children were taught
the sacred values of Indian culture right from the age of five.
Their education would begin with the sacred mantras like Aum
Namah Sivaya and Aum Namo Narayana. But in the moder education system, the divine names such as Siva and Narayana
have no place. The children are taught meaningless rhymes
like “Ba. Ba. black sheep”. People are not making efforts to
understand the efficacy of these mantras.Some people say that since God has no form, He does not
exist. But, God has form. In this world, there is nothing that
exists without form. According to science, the entire world is
made up of atoms. They too have form. The Vedas say, Anoraneeyan
Mahatomaheeyan (God is smaller than the smallest
atom and bigger than the biggest object).God is everywhere. This is the teaching of our ancient
culture. Since the human mind has become weak, man is losing
faith in these ancient values. Just as the alloys mixed with gold
make the gold lose its shine and value, so also the bad qualities
and bad feelings have made man lose his value and brilliance.Delhi is the capital of Bharat. So, if Delhi is good, the
whole country will be good. Anything can be achieved through
unity. Give up individual and political differences. Have the
national interest uppermost in your mind. Stand united and be
prepared to sacrifice even your life for the welfare of the
country. Uphold the prestige of the country and spread it far
and wide.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 12/03/1999)
Embodiments of Love! In the past, foreigners ruled over the
country for hundreds of years treating the Bharatiyas like
slaves. At least from now onward, take care that no foreign
force enters our country. That is the vow all the Bharatiyas
should resolve to take. The Bharatiyas have immense strength
and power. But, they are facing hardships because of lack of
unity.Spirituality is very essential for the welfare of the country.
Since ancient times, Bharat has radiated peace and happiness
to the rest of the world through the message of spirituality. It
occupied the exalted position of teacher to the rest of the
world. Bharat stands first in respect of adherence to truth. No
other country in this world can ever match Bharat in respect of
charity and sacrifice.Our ancestors took great pains and made great sacrifices in
order to protect and safeguard this country. But, unfortunately
that spirit of unity and sacrifice is lacking among the youth today.
Moreover, it is not enough if we have unity unless we resolve
to work for the welfare of the society. Only when you
realize the value of service to the society, can you achieve the
noble qualities of unity, integrity, and fraternity. For this you
have to take to spirituality. Eswara sarva bhoothanam, the
same divinity dwells in all beings. The same was declared by
Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita: Mamaivamso jeevaloke .jeevabhutha sanathana (the eternal Atma in all beings is a part
of My Being). The culture of Bharat has propagated this principle
of unity in diversity.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 12/03/1999)
Embodiments of love! You have supreme duty to revere the mother, and the Motherland.
Wherever you may go or work, never forget the Motherland. Students today should follow the
good teachings of our ancient sages and seers and lead ethical lives. "Let us live together, strive
together, bear no ill-will towards each other." This was the message of the Vedhas. Let your love
embrace the whole world. Treat all man-kind as one family. All nations should be happy and
prosperous.Sow the seeds of such noble thoughts, let them grow into giant trees and let people take shelter
under them.Make yourselves into a garland and I shall be the thread holding all the flowers together.
Consider yourselves the children of one mother, belonging to the human family. Do not give
room for differences of race, creed and nationality. All belong to the caste of humanity, the
religion of love and the language of the heart. The same object, water, is called by different
names in different languages. Likewise God is one, whatever the name that is used - whether
Allah, Jesus, Buddha or Raama - have that faith. Don't criticize any religion. By developing this
universalism, bring joy to Bhagavaan.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 23/11/1995)
Recently inaugurated Sathya Sai Centre at Jammu by All India President Shri Nimish Pandya
Also Disaster Management programmes are held by Sathya Sai Organisation for the Police Force of Kashmir
Not only Bhaarath, but the whole world is today in the throes of anxiety and fear. But, I assure
you that very soon the dark clouds shall be scattered and you will witness a happy era all over
the world. Right will be restored and evil put down. Your duty is to yearn for the attainment of
the consciousness of the One, behind all this apparent multiplicity. Be centres of love,
compassion, service, mutual tolerance, and be happy, very very happy. That is the blessing I
shower on you, this Guru Poornima (the full-moon day dedicated to the Preceptor)(Sathya Sai Speaks on 08/07/1971)
Sanathana Dharma is bound to overcome today's rampant materialism, for it can harmonize the secular and the spiritual into a single way of life. It can bring together into closer kinship both man and God. It is based on the Divine which is the reality of the self. So, it is not limited to one country, one individual, one period of time, or one sect. It has a variety of procedures, points of view, disciplines and guidelines, in accordance with the special features of the region, the age, and the environment. This Faith, though first explicit on Bharat, between the Himalayan range and the three seas, has become a world faith, through its innate divine strength.Sanaathana Dharma (Eternal Universal Religion) enables one to attain this fullness. Really
speaking, very few have grasped the uniqueness and the importance of this Religion. Nowadays,
many elders and political leaders are afraid to utter even the word "Religion" before the
gatherings they address. They shape their lives in accordance with a new order, which has no
religious slant whatsoever. In fact, they have not understood what religion really means. They do
not attempt to discover the significant role of religion.Newton, discovered after a series of experiments, that the earth had the force of gravitation. But,
we cannot conclude that the earth had no such force until Newton's discovery. So too, though the
principles of Sanaathana Dharma are inherent in human consciousness, and have their impact
all over the world, the people of Bhaarath have long practised and experienced them and
discovered their value and validity. They have earned invaluable Bliss therefrom. Just as atomic
science developed in one country and later spread to other countries, the Sanaathana faith,
developed in India and spread to other countries.(Excerpts from Sathya Sai Speaks on 19/11/1980)
Swami indicated this in one of His Dassera discourses in 2005. He said, “Within a few years, rivalry, hatred, and misunderstanding between people will become a thing of the past in Bharat and in the world at large.” Describing the grandeur of the Golden Age, He said, “The time is soon approaching when all humanity will live in harmony. It is beyond all comprehension. Its beauty is beyond all dreams.” Then He went on to say, “Before it arrives be prepared to reveal to every living thing, the true purpose of existence.”
"You are indeed fortunate because you have got this opportunity of Darshan, Sparshan and Sambhashan. It is your duty to keep your parents happy.Within the next 18 years the whole of the world will become one big family and the Sanathana Dharma way of life will be adopted by everyone.(Sathya Sai Speaks on 14/02/2009)
