Guest guest Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord The players do not derive as much joy as the onlookers; so, develop the attitude of the onlooker, the witness. The batsmen, bowlers and fieldsmen do not get a fraction of the pleasure that the 'fans' beyond the boundary derive. They note each fault and excellence in the stroke and defense; they appreciate the finer points of the game. So too, to get the maximum joy out of this game of living, one should cultivate the attitude of onlooker, even when one has to get embroiled in the game. When an actor weeps or laughs on the stage, he watches his own weeping or laughing and tries to make it more realistic and effective. So too, be the witness of your activities and thoughts; keep afar and away, without attachment or disgust. Live that you are born but once! Do not fall in love with the world so much that your false fascination brings you again and again into this delusive amalgam of joy and grief. Unless you stand back a little, away from entanglement with the world, knowing that it is all a play whose director is God, you are in danger of being too closely involved. Use the world as a training ground for sacrifice, service, expansion of heart, cleansing of the emotions. That is the only value it has. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. III, P. 50-51. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. X, P. 162. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. VII, P. 67. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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