Guest guest Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord Learn a lesson from the birds. Birds do not hoard for years together the wherewithal for food or shelter. They do not lament, for they do not lavish affection on their progeny, more than absolutely necessary for their survival. They feed those who cannot fly far. The birds relieve the itch of the buffalo by scratching it with their beak; they help and serve each other, with no thought of reward. How much more alert must man be, then, with his superior skills and faculties? Service is the best cure for egoism; so, engage in it to relieve pain and grief to the extent that you can. Learn a lesson from the tree. Trees distribute their fruits and their shade to every one, even those who lay the axe with intention to destroy them! They offer cool shade to all who seek it; they do not deny them to anyone on the basis of caste, creed or color. They offer their fruits to all, irrespective of their social or economic status. When they are heavy with fruit, they do not raise their head aloft in pride; they bend low to stoop, as if they do not take any credit for their accomplishment, as if they help you to pluck the fruit. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. VIII, P. 10. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. X, P. 137. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. XIV, P. 156. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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