Sai Baba Gita - You gain Forbearance through Difficult Circumstances

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You gain Forbearance through Difficult Circumstances

Forbearance cannot be learned by studying books. It cannot even be acquired by

the teachings of a guru. It is not something which can be purchased in the

bazaar. It is only by faithfully sticking to your spiritual practice, when you

are under trying circumstances, that you will be able to acquire forbearance.

It is when you are under test, in situations which are full of problems and

difficulties, that the cultivation of forbearance takes place. Under those

trying circumstances, weaknesses which are hidden within you will show their

ugly heads. They will manifest in you as anger, fear, arrogance, hatred and

many other evils that cover your essential truth. It is at such times that you

must recognize these weaknesses and rise above them. Whatever action you must

undertake that is appropriate to the situation, your inner state must be

unaffected and rooted in unwavering peace and love. This is the practice of

forbearance.

If you have not developed forbearance then you will suffer a lot of unhappiness

and lack of peace in your life. Without forbearance you may take to harmful and

evil ways. Therefore, it is essential that you recognize the importance of

forbearance. All the education, strength and renown that you may have acquired

will be of no use to you if you do not have forbearance. There have been a

number of accomplished people who have acquired great powers by means of

penance, but they were unable to enjoy the fruits of their penance because they

lacked forbearance. Dearth of forbearance has made great scholars lose their

prestige. Lack of forbearance is the most frequent reason for the loss of

kingdoms by ruling kings. Forbearance is the shining jewel that decorates a

human being. If this important quality is lost, you will suffer innumerable

problems and sorrows. Therefore, develop forbearance. It is essential for your

spiritual progress. Without this quality you will come to ruin.

Cultivate forbearance by the arduous practice of putting yourself to the test in

very difficult circumstances. Forbearance is your vital protection. When you are

equipped with forbearance you will not be troubled by grief or difficulties, by

problems or unexpected situations. There is nothing extraordinary about

returning good for good, but doing good in return for bad is an extraordinary

quality. What is meant by doing good at all times, no matter whether it is

right or wrong action that is directed towards you? When you are established in

your essential truth, when you are in touch with your reality, you cannot but

give the proper response under all circumstances, and it will come from the

infinite reservoir of goodness and love, which is your unchanging nature. The

practice of such a virtue requires a great deal of skill and courage, and a

deep commitment to the essential truth of the one divinity, present in all

hearts.

However much other people may criticize you, however much they may undermine and

condemn you, you should never lose forbearance; you should remain unperturbed

and continue to enjoy inner peace. When others admonish you, what will you lose

- you, who in your essence are immortal? How can they possibly harm you? When

you have forbearance and you are established in your divine nature, how can

anyone diminish you? How can anyone affect your essential truth, which is

unwavering, no matter the circumstances? But if, because of weakness, you lose

forbearance and forget your truth, then you are subject to endless suffering,

and you lose everything.

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