Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Mar 4th, 2006

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Every man has within him a Kalpatharu (wish-fulfilling tree). But

around it, there is a wild growth of bushes. When you clear away the

bushes, the tree can be seen. That tree is the Self within each one.

This Self is covered by man's sensual desires. When these desires are

removed, the Self is recognised. Although the Self is within, no

attempt is made to realize it. How can a man involved in external

pursuits realize his inner Reality? The right method has to be adopted

to attain the desired objective. The first requisite for this is faith.

One must cultivate an unshakeable faith in God. Today, Man's faith is

fickle and easily blown away like dried leaves in a gust of wind. Man

should strive to experience the Divine with firm faith, through joy and

misery.

-SAI BABA