“Sadhana is the name for the mental discipline and intellectual effort to realize the truth that you are not the body, you are not the senses, you are not the mind, but the embodiment of Atma (divine soul).” Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 6, Discourse given on 25th December 1966.
“True sadhana is selfless service to others. Serving humanity is the best way to reach God.” Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 15, Discourse on 6th January 1981. “Let the mind dwell on God, His glory, His compassion, and His wisdom. That is the essence of all sadhana.” Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 7, Discourse given on 17th May 1967.
Sadhana means daily spiritual practice ( for Flyer )
“Without sadhana, the mind will remain as turbulent and restless as ever. It is sadhana that transforms the mind and purifies the heart, making it a fit instrument for realizing the Divine.” Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 7, Discourse given on 11th April 1967.
Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 10, Discourse on 24th November 1970. “Sadhana is essential for cleansing the mind of all impurities, desires, and attachments, which are obstacles to spiritual progress. Without sadhana, these obstacles cannot be overcome.”
Refer to the list Addtional perspectives on Sadhanas
- Look at the sadhana by age/ group
- Keep appropriate for your center and children
- Consider and encourage group sadhana for better results and easier adoption ( for example chanting 100,000 Sai Gayathri for a group/center)
General Guidelines of Sadhana Implementation
All the ideas are just suggestions, customize according to your convinience
Have an accountability Partner, running buddy
Create a whats app group for those that want to inspire each other
Make it tangible / rice, grains, coins etc , paper strips & garland
Story 1 – Swami highlighting a students’ small contribution for the hospital or so by saving / washing clothes
Story 2 – Saint Thyagaraja repeating Rama nama/ Valmiki chanting ” Rama”