Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam January 10, 2016

What is the significance of the term Culture? Why should we invest time in
understanding and practicing it? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.
Many do not invest time to understand the sacredness and value
of their culture. Culture means that which sanctifies the world,
which enhances the greatness and glory of a country, and which
helps to raise the individual and society to a higher level of
existence. The observance of morality in daily life, divinisation of
all actions and thoughts related to life, and adherence to ideals all these together constitute culture. Culture contributes to the
refinement of life. The process of refinement or transformation is
essential for improving the utility of any object. For instance,
paddy has to be milled and the husk has to be removed before
the rice is fit for cooking. This is the process known
as Samskriti or transformation. This means getting rid of the
unwanted elements and securing the desirable elements. With
regards to people, Samskriti (culture) means getting rid of bad
qualities and cultivating virtues. A cultured person is one who has
good thoughts and good conduct.
- Divine Discourse, Jan 14, 1990

Just as the end of culture is progress, the end of knowledge is love, and the end of wisdom
is freedom. Baba
10 jnvrI,2016
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