Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Jan 16th, 2006

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Prema (Love) has been described as beyond speech and mind. It is said

to be Anirvachaneeyam (indescribable). This love cannot be got through

scholarship, wealth or physical prowess. God, who is the embodiment of

love, can be attained only through love, just as the effulgent sun can

be seen only by its own light. There is nothing more precious in this

world than Divine love. God is beyond all Gunas (attributes). Hence,

His love too is beyond attributes. Since human love is governed by

attributes, it results in either attachment or aversion. Love should

not be based on expectations of reward or return. Love based on such

expectations makes it a business deal. Love is not an article of

commerce; it is not like lending a loan and getting it back. It is a

spontaneous offering. Pure love of this kind can emanate only from a

pure heart.

-SAI BABA