BLISS BLOSSOM - BE HUMBLE AND MODEST TOWARDS ALL

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Baba said, "He (the devotee) should be modest and humble towards all, and

worship Me with heart and soul. If he does this, he will get eternal happiness"

in Sri Sai Satcharitra Ch.III.

If you derive the least benefit from anyone, or should anyone contribute to your

happiness in any way, acknowledge his services from the bottom of your heart and

feel grateful to him. Never for a moment think that the benefit of happiness you

derived was due to your own Prarabdha, that he was only an instrument and did

nothing to earn your gratitude. On the contrary, you should feel that he

conferred a great happiness. Gratefully remember the help received from him, do

not forget it throughout your life even when circumstances have changed and

always try to make him happy and be of service to him. Do not hesitate, when

necessary, to acknowledge his services to you openly before a large gathering.

This will foster mutual love between you and your benefactor and promote

happiness and peace; the spirit of making others happy will grow from more to

more among people, mutual sympathy and the spirit of service will receive

encouragement. Remember that he who cherishes a feeling of gratitude towards

his benefactor renders a great service to the world at large; for such an

attitude pleases the heart of the benefactor, he feels encouraged, and the

spirit of service and benevolence gets strengthened within him. God pleased

with those who are grateful, and angry with those who are ungrateful.

Therefore, be grateful and never forget the obligation of your benefactor.

(Courtesy: Wavelets of Bliss – by Sri. Hanumanprasad Poddar)