Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Dear Nanda: I do not understand the quote from Swami. Perhaps he meant that when we surrender to God, He takes full responsibility, instead of " we " ? Please enlighten me. Jai Ma Jai Swami vishweshwar , " Nanda " <chandimaakijai wrote: > > Dear All, > > I read this on the web and this reminded of something that Swamiji has > hammered into my head (and I paraphrase) " When we completely surrender > to God, we take full responsibility for our life and actions " > > Anyway this is a fun story with an interesting point. Hope you enjoy it. > Acknowledgement and thanks to Anthony De Mello " One minute wisdom " > > Jai Maa > Nanda > ======================================== > To the disciples' delight the Master said he wanted a new shirt for his > birthday. The finest cloth was bought. The village tailor came in to > have the Master measured, and promised, by the will of God, to make the > shirt within a week. > > A week went by and a disciple was dispatched to the tailor while the > Master excitedly waited for his shirt. Said the tailor, " There has been > a slight delay. But, by the will of God, it will be ready by tomorrow. " > > Next day the tailor said, " I'm sorry it isn't done. Try again tomorrow > and, if God so wills, it will certainly be ready. " > > The following day the Master said, " Ask him how long it will take if he > keeps God out of it. " > > ====================================== > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Maybe when we surrender to God we quite making excusses?inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Dear Nanda: I do not understand the quote from Swami. Perhaps he meant that when we surrender to God, He takes full responsibility, instead of "we"? Please enlighten me. Jai Ma Jai Swami vishweshwar , "Nanda" <chandimaakijai wrote: > > Dear All, > > I read this on the web and this reminded of something that Swamiji has > hammered into my head (and I paraphrase) "When we completely surrender > to God, we take full responsibility for our life and actions" > > Anyway this is a fun story with an interesting point. Hope you enjoy it. > Acknowledgement and thanks to Anthony De Mello "One minute wisdom" > > Jai Maa > Nanda > ======================================== > To the disciples' delight the Master said he wanted a new shirt for his > birthday. The finest cloth was bought. The village tailor came in to > have the Master measured, and promised, by the will of God, to make the > shirt within a week. > > A week went by and a disciple was dispatched to the tailor while the > Master excitedly waited for his shirt. Said the tailor, "There has been > a slight delay. But, by the will of God, it will be ready by tomorrow." > > Next day the tailor said, "I'm sorry it isn't done. Try again tomorrow > and, if God so wills, it will certainly be ready." > > The following day the Master said, "Ask him how long it will take if he > keeps God out of it." > > ====================================== > Jai Maa,Devi Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 When a similar question was put to Sri Ramakrishna, he said if you are fully surrendered to God, He will not allow you to take a wrong step. Swamiji has said the same thing in different words! Chetan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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