Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Given a task, let us not harm anyone, but if it requires a semblance of anger to get the task done, there is nothing wrong in displaying anger. If I feel a task is not getting due attention from whoever has been assigned to it, I will put on a mask of anger; and immediately the concerned people will ensure that the task is completed at the earliest. And I do not exhibit my anger on others. Nor do I retain the anger; my anger is issue based; the next minute I will interact cheerfully with the same person Attend to your duties. Do not unduly interfere in the affairs of others. Do not talk much. But, do not withdraw into yourself; you must show people that you care for them. Even if you are unable to do good, never do anything that will hurt others.You are emotional when you are happy. You become rational when you suffer. Strike a balance between your emotions and your rationale, and you will be at peace. Life is full of experiences. In comparison with a situation where a doctor treats the tumor by cleaning it away deep from the root, GOD goes to the root of our Karma and eradicates it completely, in order that we become evolved spiritually. Actually, there are no problems in life. You may be wondering why Baba uttered such a statement, and what does Baba know about problems? Baba seems to be a very carefree person. Frankly speaking, there are no problems in anybody’s life. Look at this situation : In the interior parts of the villages in Tamil Nadu, wild and violent cows are tied up in their sheds. They are fed with fodder and grass but cannot wander out. The owners fear that if let free, these cows will wander to other fields and create havoc there. And then the field owners would hurt the cows. Once the cows tame down, they are unchained, they no longer cause any harm! So also, you, like the untamed cows, are loaded with the consequences of your (previously wild) actions. The weight of this burden automatically tames you over a period, by which time your karmas are dissolved by your good deeds. This is the cycle of karmas. A song in Samratchana goes, 'If you ask who Baba is...' A stanza from that: ' The mahout's child plays on the huge elephant, prancing around, sliding off its back, having fun; The elephant, like a portrait, allows the gaiety; Baba is like That Elephant; we are the frolicking children ' You would have seen huge elephants in many temples; if we go into details of the dimensions of the elephant or its strength, we will be stunned. But the mahout's children play about with the elephant as if it were a toy. The elephant silently continues eating sugarcane as if nothing were happening to it, perhaps it enjoys the merriment. It loves the children as its own. The song depicts Siva Shankar Baba's likeness to that elephant; I may even be The Elephant God (Vinayaka), mind you! It is a beautiful representation of love. Regardless of the celestial heights a mahatma has reached, even if he is one with the Paramatma, the children who love him, or the children of those who love him have all liberties to play with him.I express love so effortlessly. I do not concern myself with who is around and whether it is appropriate to express love just then. I know I am right, and therefore I do what I feel like. If I feel like joking, I will joke. Children express innocent love in all its pristine glory and I accept it and reciprocate it. Reciprocation of love -- it must be pure on both sides. When you attain that state of love, you empathize with those you meet. if they are in pain, you feel the pain. That is motherliness. In every move of mine, you can feel that dimension of love. Several people throng to have darshan of Lord Nataraja. When the Lord threw a glance out of the corner of His Eye on Appar Swami. the saint sang in elation, 'That one Glance from the corner of Your Eye, that itself is so much intoxicating. I feel so thrilled. I know the message that Glance held, ' When did you come?'. If I could behold the winsome smile in those rosy lips, those Lotus Feet in constant dance, I would not mind praying for even a human birth'. You visit an exhibition with your family. The merry-go-round man seats the children, and works the merry-go-round. When your children are seated, you too would push, to work an extra round for your children, wouldn't you? Their happiness gives you happiness. So too, God's Grace showers equality on all, just as the rain does not distinguish among seas, lakes or the gutter. But God's Love is a reciprocation of your love. It is nice to watch a merry-go-around, but when our children are seated on it, we try to give an extra push. So, too God gives an extra push to those who love Him. He revels in their happiness. All of you must crave to get not only the Grace of God but also the love of God. Seek earnestly to love God and be Loved by Him. How long will you ask Him for material benefits? Express your love for God.That brings us to 'how to express love for God?'Does anyone bring cows to the bedroom and allow it sleeping space on the beds? Or does anyone seat horses in the car and take them around the city on a sightseeing tour? Whereas dogs neither give milk nor draw carts. But they are taken around in cars, petted and fussed over, and have their space in the bedroom and even at the dining table. Whether the owner goes walking or not, he would definitely walk the dog! Have you wondered why all this attention to the dogs? When the owner walks in from his daily work outside, the dog runs to meet him, barks a delighted welcome, and follows him around the house, its tail wagging in expression of joy. It knows to express its love in its every movement. That gets reciprocated. Likewise, you too must become capable of expressing love for God. It is not enough to feel love; learn to express it. That gets reciprocated to you as God’s Special Compassion. Become God's pet, by knowing how to express your love, your loyalty. Then God too will have you with Him always. Never be afraid of God. Keep loving God. Love Him Truly. Regardless of whether you worship God or not, God's Grace is available to you. That is equivalent to standing in the queue and calling out to God. There is another, higher state to obtain, and that is God calling out to you, out of His Love for you. And only your love for Him can make that happen.God's Grace is His natural good quality. You have to come out with your best quality, that is love. Then He will call you by name and that is the proudest stage anyone can reach on earth; that is the aim of human birth.God is an embodiment of Love -- a friend to be loved, not a fiend to be feared.Do not fear God, regardless of what anyone says. God is One to be loved; show Him Love and He will reciprocate that infinite times, infinite ways Love - Baba 'SHANKARAM SIVA SHANKARAM' - Chat & be Happy Check out the all-new Messenger 9.0! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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