Spiritual Revolution

Dear child, 

Millions of years of upward struggle have produced the present human society. Thousands of seers and sages in all lands have taught man to see the Truth that underlies the panorama of Creation, to adore the Creator and to practise the virtues of humility, equanimity and service, so that the spark of God that is enshrined in his heart might reveal its full glory.

But man has brought human society to the verge of total destruction! He has used his intelligence to pollute the land he lives on, the air he breathes and the water that is the very source of his life! He has turned the mind, which is the instrument of his liberation into a chain that keeps him in bondage! He has used methods of education, codes of law, systems of polities, modes of commerce and results of science to imprison himself in prejudices, creeds and nationalities! The world is becoming smaller and smaller with rapid increase in the speed of communications, but neighbourly Love is nowhere evident! Man truly lives when he feels one with all.

A revolution—more powerful and pervasive than any that man has undergone so far—not political, economic, scientific, or technological but deeper and more basic, is now on. It is the Spiritual Revolution. It sharpens the inner vision of man so that he can see the Atmic reality. Its impact will surely envelop and enrich all the human communities and transform mankind into a stream of seekers flowing smoothly to the limitless sea of Divinity. India was for centuries teaching the world the ideals of unity, peace and tolerance, and for once She has to take the lead in this Spiritual Revolution.

The revolution has Love as both the means and the end. It will awaken the springs of Love all over the world in the fields of education, morality, law, politics, commerce and science. It will inspire man to do service revelling in brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. Anyone, wherever he lives, whatever his status and whichever his faith, can share in this revolution and be an instrument for the liberation of mankind from its ignorance.

The task of everyone is to do the duty that has come upon him, with a full sense of responsibility, to the utmost of his capacity. There should be complete coordination between what one feels, says and does. Work is the best form of worship. I am exhorting the youth of the country to participate eagerly n various acts of service to the poor and disabled. In the colleges I have established, I insist that the students should progress not merely in academic scholarships but more in social service and in developing skills which make them useful to the community. Hard work and selfless service—these two alone can make our country united, strong and prosperous. I call upon everyone to fill the world with joy. Service to the human community is the best offering you can make to the Sovereign Lord.

Yours, 

Sri Sathya Sai Baba.