Attachment is the root of both joy and grief by SATHYA SAI

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back had been greatly decreased and started to go crossing the burning sands of

the desert without any further discontent. Similarly, Maya (merchant) throws

the poor jiva into desert with burning sands of endless pains and sufferings.

The Jiva is loaded with countless cares, worries and anxieties, innumerable

pains, diseases and sufferings. Occassionally, Maya gives a little pleasure to

the Jiva by removing a small misery (empty tin) from its back. The Jiva

foolishly imagines that it has been completely freed from all the miseries of

the world and rushes ahead into the desert of Samsara. Jiva was deluded by the

trice of Maya (delusion). Limit your desires to your capacity and have only

those desires that will grant lasting joy. Attachment is the root of both joy

and grief; detachment is the Saviour. Accumulation of riches and

multiplication of wants lead to joy and grief. Do not develop Moha towards

material things because the joy they give is trivial and temporary. Know their

real worth and do not over-estimate them. Always feel that you are a trustee

for your house, fields, car and they are Lord's property. Be ready to give them

up without a murmur at any moment's notice. Death brooks no delay and accepts no

excuse. Neither tears move his heart nor threats keep him away. You have to

respond to his call whether you are on a pilgrimage or sitting on ceremonial

seat before the ritual fire as a bridegroom. Aashakthi (attachment) is maaraka

(death); Anaashakthi (non-attachment) is thaaraka (saviour). Remember and

ruminate over the sweetness of the relationships of simple cowherds of

Brindavan with the lord; the deep self-abnegating devotion of Radha; the

reverent affection of

Udhava towards the lord; yearning of Gopees for the company of the Lord. This

will help you to free your mind from inferior impulses and to deepen your faith

in the supreme. One has to give up his pursuit of sensory objects to attain

ever lasting peace and joy. Be an example to others by means of sweet speech,

humility, reverence to elders, truthfulness, faith and steadfastness.

Understand yourself well; correct your own faults and subject yourself to

vigilant scrutiny instead of criticising and finding faults with the action of

others. Do not be like the dancer who blamed the drummer for her wrong steps.

Prepare a plan to win the inner treasure i.e., Shanthi and Santhosha (Peace and

contentment). You will get the harvest of Anandha by

planting the seed of the name of the lord in the well-prepared soil of your

heart. Let it sprout in the silence of the heart; Water it with Love and Serve

and guard it against pests and cattle (i.e., outwards dragging emotions and

passions) by putting the fence of japa and dhyana. Faith in the Lord will

vitalise you. Absolute surrender means "Lord will grant food and raiment if it

is his will otherwise let his will prevail". Surrender and Submit to his will;

There should be no begging or bargaining. --SATHY SAI Omsai Srisai Jaijaisai

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