Guest guest Posted May 28, 2007 Report Share Posted May 28, 2007 Thus Spake The Lord The game of life is worth playing and becomes interesting only when there are bounds and rules which limit and control. Imagine a game of football without any rules or bounds for the field. It will be chaos; it will be free fight; it will be a riot. No one can say who wins and how. The Dharma maarga (the Path of Righteousness) and Brahma maarga (the path of the Absolute) are the boundaries of the field. The virtues fight against the vicious tendencies. Play the game, paying heed to the warnings of "Foul" and "Out." When boys play cricket or football or tennis, if they become too eager to defeat the opponent, they start committing faults or fouls. Then, even if they score a goal, it will be not be declared as such; may well be offside or out. But if they stick to the game and play it well, unaffected by the atmosphere of rivalry and lust for victory at all costs, they are bound to win. In a race, it is better to let the horse go along gathering its own speed. Do not compare and compete; that will cause a fall or slip. This lesson has also to be taught to children -- that competition has to be healthy, subordinated to the proper rules of the game, and free from hatred and malice. The regulation must come from within, not from without. People must control themselves through their own innate strength, not get controlled through fear, or someone, or desire for temporary gain. Self-control promotes self-reliance, self-knowledge and self-advancement. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. VI, P. 72-73. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. II, P. 221. Sathya Sai Speaks; Vol. VI, P. 105. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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