9th If you cast your burden on me, I shall carry it

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It is not that he is carrying the burden of your family. He will

create a feeling that he is carrying your burden. That feeling gives you

relief. The very fact that you have a family to be supported by you is the

source of burden. “I” and “mine” cause the burden.

Egoism is my troublesome burden. It is my painful burden " .

 

The very thought that " I am carrying the burden of my family

is itself a foolish and ignorant thought " . You must be free from that

thought. Only then will you understand who is really carrying the burden, you

or somebody else. Even if you want, you

cannot really look after you and your family. It is God that takes care of all.

The burden is not yours, it is Baba's. Baba is carrying that which

you think you are carrying. In between, you have developed an illusionary ego

which is like a devil troubling you. That devil is egoism. It is the real and

painful burden. When you get rid of egoism and ignorance, you will realize who

is carrying the entire burden of the cosmos. Then only will you understand the

statement of Baba, " I am carrying your burden, " in its true

perspective.

 

You are but a drop, Baba is the ocean. You are but a ray of light.

Baba is the sun. You are a limited body. Baba is the infinite consciousness.

Sai Baba has come to earth as reply to your questions. How am I to live? Why

should I live? What am I to do? How am I to do? And what is the goal of life?

The burden of your entire life is on the shoulders of Baba.

 

Both inside and outside Baba's life, everything is sweet, gentle,

soft vibrant and spiritual. Baba is but a blissful avatar. In many a story, he

told his devotees what they should do?

 

Baba wants all people, all over the globe to live peacefully and

happily. We get this human life because of our virtuous deeds in the previous

lives. Therefore, we should not misuse our precious life. We should develop

devotion and get rid of the cycle of birth and death. We must be in a position

to obtain self-realization. Baba keeps us free from all burdens so that we can

progress on the path shown by him easily and quickly to attain liberation.

Remember, he is doing a great favour by taking our

responsibilities and by showing us the light of wisdom. Therefore, let us not be egoistic and let us offer ourselves at

his feet in total self surrender.

(to be contd….)

(Source Eleven Holy Sayings of

Shirdi Sai Baba by Pujya Shri

Ananda Sai Swamy)