Guest guest Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord In time gone by, universities were referred to as "homes of humility" since humility was the characteristic of an educated person. Pride is the root of aggressiveness; it is the nature of wild animals. But the mark of man is humility in the presence of elders, teachers and parents. There is an ancient axiom which says, "Education imparts humility; humility ensures credibility; credibility brings wealth; wealth induces charity; charity confers peace and joy, here and hereafter." Nowadays, all educational institutions emphasize the need for riches. "Become wealthy through the easiest and quickest methods," that is the slogan. No effort is spent to inculcate humility and reverence, for they are won through discipline alone. Without discipline and self-control man reduces himself to the level of a beast. True education consists in sanctifying everything you utter and every thought and action of yours. Humility is the bedrock. Cultivate humility as the first step. Bend the body. Mend the senses. End the mind. This is the key to immortality. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. XIV, P. 173-174. Sanathana Sarathi, August 1994, P.210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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