Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - June 27, 2005

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Truth can reflect itself in the intellect only when it is clarified

by 'tapas' (penance). Tapas means all acts undertaken with noble

motives and all acts indicating yearning for the spirit, repenting for

past mistakes, staunch determination to adhere to virtue, self-control

and unyielding adherence to equanimity in the face of success or

failure. 'Taapam' means heat, burning intensity and earnestness of

endeavour. It is tapas that fosters renunciation and discipline.

 

-SAI BABA