Golden words of Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba - 11.

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11. Creation

 

There is a creator behind this enchanting cosmos. He is Omniscient, Omnipotent

and Omnipresent. He is worshiped as God using many names and in many forms by

various people. Unity, brotherhood and devotion are essential for every human

being. To promote these sacred qualities in mankind, some great souls sought to

establish different religions. Religion is not a restrictive concept. Religion

is intended to develop the human personality and indicate the basic guidelines

for right living. Religion brings out the humanness in man and enables him to

live in harmony with his fellowmen. It provides the link between the individual

and the Divine. It demonstrates the unity that underlies the diversity in

creation.

 

The Lord creates hostile forces to demonstrate the power of faith in the Divine

and to confer peace and plenty on the believers. Just as a mother provides toys

and sweets to a child for its pleasure, though they are of no use to her, God

creates certain situations for the sake of the devotee, to bring out the depth

of his devotion. Even in small matters, we find that their true nature is

discovered only by experiencing the elements opposed to them. For instance, if

one wants to develop physical strength, he has to subject the body to strenuous

exercises. Even a diamond requires to be cut and polished to enhance its

brilliance and value.