Divine Letter to Students - 1988

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Students!Accept

My Blessings. Because I am now immersed in activities that do not allow

a moment's break, I do not have the opportunity to talk to you all

directly.Sai is always with each of you wherever you are. Be

assured. The problems of the country can be solved only when the

special role of education is recognised and efforts made to realise it.

On you, the students, and efforts made to realise it. On you, the

students, depends the progress or decline of the country.You

are the builders of future India. You are the roots of the tree, the

basement of the building. You have to journey longer than the others.

So it is not enough if you pour over plenty of books. You must equip

yourselves to be the guardians of the society and the pillars of the

nation. You must fill your consciousness with a sense of

responsibility. You

have to revive the culture of Bharath.Discipline and sense of

duty has to bloom in you. Do not struggle only for "Marks" but try to

avoid "Remark" on your conduct. You must act as a support of peace in

the country and must not, like the uneducated, lose control of

yourselves and take part in anti-social activities and destructive

incidents. You must shape yourselves as Divine Messengers of the ideals

of intelligent service that is the hallmark of a good citizen. For, the

purpose of education is the transformation of all aspects of life into

full strength and joy.It is not the provision of begging bowls

to the youth, and calling them degrees. Jobs are not so fundamental;

inner joy is the important gain. Suyoga is more important than udyoga

(Employment). From the menial to the minister, the current cry is for

jobs. Udyoga really means ` Higher Yoga' and it is available to

everyone at all times. Education must confer humility; it must

transform, moral, mental and spiritual fields and purify thought, word

and deed. The educated must gladden the heart of the parents; when that

is done, it bears fruit.Education

is for life; not for earning a living, remember. May you all be earnest

and skilled builders of a happy and prosperous country. May all of you

contribute to the establishment of Ananda in all hearts. Sai is always

with you. Be Happy with Sai's Love.With Love and BlessingsBaba10.3.1988

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