Thus spake Sai - 10.

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Thus spake Sai - 10

 

Without unwavering faith in an all-knowing God, life becomes dry and

drab, darkened by the ever-present shadow of despair and doom. Love for

God and fear of sin are the two primary needs for a happy life. Without

these two, man becomes a monster. Man must be ever ready to sacrifice

his selfish needs for the sake of the larger community. There is nothing

as glorious as renunciation. Be honest, be detached, and with God

installed in your heart march forward to offer your talents and skills

in discharging your duties. Do not strive for your happiness alone, but

strive for the happiness of all.

 

Giving up narrow ideas and feelings, people should show compassion

towards their fellow-beings. Compassion is the hallmark of Bhakti

(devotion). No one can hope to please God without showing Daya

(compassion) towards his fellow-men. A loving heart is the temple of

God. God cannot dwell in a heart without compassion. There is nothing

greater in the world than Prema-drishti (vision imbued with universal

love). They alone are good who see the unity in the apparent diversity.

Men have to realize that they are sparks of the Divine. They have to

develop sacred thoughts and lead ideal lives. They must seek to promote

the welfare of society.

 

As a preliminary to Seva (selfless service) you have to attain purity of

heart. You must examine your motives and skills, your intentions and

qualifications, and discover for yourself what you hope to achieve

through Seva. You should ferret out any trace of egoism, and also the

desire for fame. You have to get rid of all sense of mine and thine and

burn to ashes the pride that comes from the feeling that you are

offering service to someone poorer and less fortunate. Give up pride of

status, wealth, scholarship and position, and practise humility,

obedience, discipline and compassion.