Aim:
To explain to young people how faith can lead us closer to God realisation in this life.

Introduction:
"When you toungue utters the words, it is the Atma that prompts and shapes the words. The ownder sits in the car and travels. The car, your body, has four wheels on the ground (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha - the four goals of man): they are filled with air; Faith is the air which makes your travel smooth. It has to be uniform in all four wheels. The steering-wheel inside the car directs the outer wheels, the wheel is the 'mind'.
The food and drink you is petrol for the car and is 'horn' is the tongue. You are journeying along the road and likes and dislikes (Samsara) in this car. Recognise that God is the person at the wheel. He will take you happily to the destination.
Have faith in him and be free from anxiety and agitation. Surrender to him. His grace can save you, His wisdom can enlighten you, His power can overcome all your obstacles. Faith and surrender are manifestations of bhakthi. They can ensure peace and joy for you and all mankind.".
- Sathya Sai Speaks 11, page 162 - 165

Quotations:
"Rely on the Lord within and discover inexhaustable reinforcements of courage within each heart. The final victory is for those who have faith in the invincible atma, their reality."
- Sathya Sai Speaks 5, page 41

"Whoever has the enthusiasm, the steadfastness, and determination to reach the goal will certainly succeed. Cultivate that faith in ultimate success; never dispair or fault or doubt. That is my advice to one and all"
- Sathya Sai Speaks 2, page 141

"When the sun is over your head, there will be no shadow; similarly, when faith is steady in your head, it should not cast any shadow of doubt."
- Sathya Sai Speaks 1, page 25

Activities:
In groups, discuss the following points:
1. Can faith move mountains?
2. Is faith essential to know God?
3. What are the obstacles to faith?

View Article List