17th April 2006

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As written at PRASANTHI NILAYAM 17th April 2006

 

 

Only a person who has the attitude of Kshama (forbearance) can be

considered to be endowed with sacred love. This cannot be learned

from textbooks; nor can it be acquired from preceptors. It is only

when we face problems and difficulties that this quality of

forbearance and forgiveness has scope for taking root. When one is

confronted with problems and difficulties, one should not get upset

and become a victim of depression, which is a sign of weakness.

Instead, one must confront the situation with an attitude of

tolerance and forgiveness without getting agitated or giving rise to

anger, hatred and revengeful thoughts. You are embodiments of

strength, and not of weakness. Therefore, in times of despair, you

should be filled with the feeling of forbearance and be ready to

forgive and forget. This quality of Kshama is the greatest power of a

human being.

 

- BABA