SAI's QUOTE

Sai Leela - Food and sleep should be controlled for spiritual progress.

                 Following in the footsteps of the Sadguru may lead to some mental distress in walking the path of life.  "After a while, we were happy, and we followed that order."  Every word is his message to us.  We must always be ready for spiritual progress.  The Guru is watching over us all the time to change our minds,  our thoughts.

          Among Baba's many devotees, Abdul  is very much his own.  Sitting next to Baba and reciting the Koran, Baba picks him up because he is hanging during the lesson.  Seeing this happening all the time, Baba told him to stop eating too much. Abdul listens but does not obey.  Once again, Baba told him that if you ate too much, it would be hard to find your God.  Sattvic food should be taken in small amounts.  Taking a little food instead of taking a variety of foods to your taste buds will keep your tongue under control.  It is also not good to sleep Enough  to meditate on God.

              With Sai Baba's repeated urgings, Abdul's transformation began.  With the control of food, the habit of falling asleep more and more decreased.  In that sense, it is possible Abdul was happy.  Full control over food and sleep leads to spiritual improvement.