Prasanthi Vahini
Preface
To The Reader
We are today right in the vortex of a crisis in human history. Fear stalks mankind, from one end
of the world to the other. Anxiety rules the heart of man and deprives him everywhere of sleep and rest and joy and laughter. Virtue has become rare—and wickedness puts on respectable robes. In the family, in society, in the nation and in the community of man, there is a pathetic cry for peace, Shanti! But we need not despair. We have a Prasanthi Nilayam, the Abode of Supreme Peace, where Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has inaugurated the process of re-establishing Prashanti (highest spiritual peace)! His Miraculous Powers proclaim Him a God. His
Omniscience astounds the Pandits of science. His Omnipresence is felt even across the seven seas. His Grace is available to all who cleanse their hearts with the tears of repentance. He is thirty-six years of age now and He has promised to wear this human habiliment for well nigh sixty years more. He teaches us the secret of Prashanti, in conversation, by speeches, and through his letters and writings. These last are to be found in the monthly magazine, published from the Prasanthi Nilayam, and this book is the English Translation of a series He wrote, on the subject, “Prashanti.” Study it with devotion, dear reader, and practise its lessons, for they are from the Avatär of the Lord Himself, come to retell the ancient wisdom, to men who have lost the way.
N. Kasturi
Editor, Sanatana Sarathi, 1962
Index
Preface
Prashanti is Maintaining the Constant Flow of Ananda Both in Adversity and in Prosperity
Jnanam Born of Shanti is the True Jewel of Man
All Virtues can be Attained and Substantiated only Through Shanti
Faith in the Shastras and Actual Practice Helps in Securing Shanti
The Sadhaka - Spiritual Seeker
For Atma-shanti, Loka-shanti is Also Essential
Inquire and Investigate the Real and the Unreal
Engaging in Karmas Without Expecting Any Rewards Gives Shanti and Ananda
Paramashanti is the Basis to Achieve Mahattattvam
The Essence of Bhakti as well as Jnana is Shanti, Prashanti, Prakanti, and Paramjyoti
Ashtanga Yoga (Eightfold Disciplines): Yama, Niyama, Asana
Ashtanga Yoga (Eightfold Disciplines): Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi
Preface
To The Reader
We are today right in the vortex of a crisis in human history. Fear stalks mankind, from one end
of the world to the other. Anxiety rules the heart of man and deprives him everywhere of sleep and rest and joy and laughter. Virtue has become rare—and wickedness puts on respectable robes. In the family, in society, in the nation and in the community of man, there is a pathetic cry for peace, Shanti! But we need not despair. We have a Prasanthi Nilayam, the Abode of Supreme Peace, where Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has inaugurated the process of re-establishing Prashanti (highest spiritual peace)! His Miraculous Powers proclaim Him a God. His
Omniscience astounds the Pandits of science. His Omnipresence is felt even across the seven seas. His Grace is available to all who cleanse their hearts with the tears of repentance. He is thirty-six years of age now and He has promised to wear this human habiliment for well nigh sixty years more. He teaches us the secret of Prashanti, in conversation, by speeches, and through his letters and writings. These last are to be found in the monthly magazine, published from the Prasanthi Nilayam, and this book is the English Translation of a series He wrote, on the subject, “Prashanti.” Study it with devotion, dear reader, and practise its lessons, for they are from the Avatär of the Lord Himself, come to retell the ancient wisdom, to men who have lost the way.
N. Kasturi
Editor, Sanatana Sarathi, 1962