Guest guest Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 FOUR SIDES OF TREASURE SQUIRE Baba said, “You do your duty, don’t be afraid in the least, steady your mind and have faith in My words” in Sri Sai Satcharitra, Ch. III An old man who felt that his time was up, called his children together and said to them, “I have no material things which I can leave with you. But I shall give you four rules of life. If you live up to them, you will be among the happiest of men. And happiness is all that a man needs.” What were the four rules? First, never afraid of what they say. “They” exist only in your fears and imagination. What you do is the thing that counts. Do what you regard as right. Do it in the living Presence of God. And say to yourself, “They say. What do they say? Let them say!” Second, do not run after material things. You think you possess things. In truth, you are possessed by them. The more you have, the less is your freedom. Never surrender your freedom and always enjoy life as it comes. Third, take serious things lightly. And take light things seriously. It is the light things that count. Fourth, laugh as often as you can. And always laugh at yourself first, before others do. There is something ludicrous about every person. Watch yourself in a spirit of detachment: and don’t be afraid to own your faults and failing. TAMASO MA JYOTIRGAMAYA… Prayer begins by talking to God, but incomplete without listening to Him. Prayer, essentially, is listening to God. It is, in effect, saying to Him “God, whouldst Thou have me do?” Search presents - Jib Jab's 'Second Term' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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