Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam - Apr 17th, 2006

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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.

-SAI BABA