Radio Sai H2H Special: GROWTH, STABILITY AND ORDER in Human Society by Prof. G. Venkataraman In the campuses of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning the first hour every Thursday is a Moral Class. Bhagawan Himself used to address the students on many of these occasions especially in the initial years of the university, and at times even during the nineties. Since the beginning, this hour has been reserved to seriously reflect on Swamis teachings and this is done through variety of programmes which includes talks by eminent personalities, panel discussions, quiz competitions, cultural presentations and so on. On the last Thursday of January 2014 Prof. Venkataraman, who has served earlier as a Vice Chancellor of this University, was invited to speak to the students. That day also happened to be Martyrs Day (January 30), dedicated to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The learned professor did make a reference to Gandhiji in his speech even as He deliberated on the immense importance and relevance of Swamis message in the present times if mankind has to progress in the right direction towards creating a society where harmony and order are not exceptions but the natural state of being. Presented below is the transcript of this talk in two parts. “Which brings to my mind a Discourse Swami gave many years ago in Sai Kulwant Hall. I do not recall the year or the occasion. All I can remember was that it was a hot afternoon and the time was around 3:30 or so. The audience was in a drowsy mood when Swami suddenly burst out and said angrily: “You all want moksha! What is this obsession about moksha?” And then in a mocking tone, He added: “Moksha, moksha, moksha! How selfish! You want moksha while people around you are suffering? Do you think God grants moksha to selfish people? Go out into the wide world and serve. There are so many desperately needing help, help of all kinds. Go and serve them, immerse yourself in service with passion, forgetting yourself, your problems and your empty quest for moksha. If you do that, God would come looking for you saying, “Bangaru, bangaru, where are you? I am looking for you to grant moksha but cannot find you?!” Suddenly every one sat up feeling electrified and Sai Kulwant Hall echoed to a thunderous applause.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 08:43:45 +0000
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