Be Like Jesus - 24

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valuable, noble and sacred. These three correspond to moral, righteous, and

spiritual values, respectively. Man is the combination of these three values.

The thoughts that the intellect frames must be reflected as feelings in the mind

and translated into action by the hands. Thought, word, and deed must be

coordinated. They must fulfil one another. The sign of a holy person is, “One

mind, one word, one act.” The three are one, not different. Be vigilant about

the purity of the words you utter or listen to and the deeds you engage in.

There is no use in simply greeting others with words coming from the lips;

greeting should come from the heart with sincerity and love. Speak the truth,

speak pleasantly and do not speak

unpalatable truth. How can the mind that leads us along the path of desire,

anger, passion, prejudice and sin be kept under control? The senses that tempt

and tarnish the mind have first to be monitored and mastered. Cultivate the

style of speech uncontaminated by falsehood, the bodily activity unpolluted by

violence, and the mental process unsullied by attachment of hatred. Also,

direct the senses along the path towards God. The teacher must practice what

he teaches, avoid what he wants his people to avoid; then only can his

teachings affect the lives of those who are committed to them. Practice is most

important; only practical example matters. When you practice what you preach,

others will be inspired by your

example. No one will care for the teaching of a person who does not practice

what he preaches. The one form of knowledge that is most beneficial is

practical knowledge which is relevant to everyone. A man or an institution

should be judged by his or its integrity based on whether the acts are

according to the principles professed. The mind, the body, and the word – all

three must work in unison. Don’t speak one thing and act another; don’t advise

others to do a thing which you yourself do not practice. The thought that

arises in the mind, the word that sprouts from the tongue and the deed that

engages the hand must all three be fully coordinated. Each one must be in

conformity with the other two. They must be in

unison with each other. If you have one plan in your mind and talk of a

different one and execute something else, it is a false life, not a true one.

The ancient texts condemn such person as an evil person and extol the person

whose thought, word and deed are all in line as a great soul. Furthermore,

your thoughts, words and deeds should be filled with love. This is Divine love.

God is not moved simply by sweet words. You must translate those sweet words

into action. You may be a great hero in giving lectures on a platform, but if

you are a zero in putting them into action, it will be of no use. You must

become heroes in practical life. Do not start preaching without practice. The

mind, the body, and the word – all three must work in unison. Don’t speak one

thing and act another; don’t advise others to do a thing which you yourself do

not

practice. Unity of head, heart and hand is essential for everyone. When each

of your acts, the words that you utter, the thoughts that shape your desires

and emotions draw sustenance from the roots that go deep into the inner springs

of love, then you will be happy and fresh, and you can give shelter and shade to

many a weary mortal.

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