Concentration on One’s Own Sadhana

Dear Bhakta,

Blessings to you and your family members.

I received your letter and the enclosed newspaper cutting. The world has all sorts of people with all sorts of notions. This is its nature. We should not pay attention to such people and their activities. Devotees must concentrate on sadhana for their own advancement, instead of worrying about the happenings outside their sphere. 

I saw in the newsletter a contribution sent by you to share with the readers. It deals with trivial topics. We must discriminate between what is worthwhile and what is not. Seek always to help readers and members to progress in spiritual sadhana and to understand and practise Swami’s teachings.

There are so many constructive and positive directions for spiritual success that Swami has given. Stress these while writing and speaking. Meditation transcends the senses. With the mind made serene by such meditation, one can bravely enter the activities of life.

Convey my blessing to all the devotees there.

With love and Blessings,

Sri Sathya Sai.

May 20, 1982