Have the Firmest Faith that you are Divine - Swami

November 21, 2007

"Believe in the dictum, "Brotherhood of man and Fatherhood of God". Do not feel jealous of anyone. Jealousy is an incurable disease. Praise and censure are inevitable for man. Only the tree that bears fruit is stoned. Likewise only the good face problems. Do not attach importance to these trials and tribulations. A Tree welcomes stoning because it is aware of the fact that people have recognized its value. Similarly, man should not feel dejected when he is censured. Treat dualities like pain and pleasure with equal-mindedness. Develop this broadmindedness. Divinity blossoms in those with such a sacred attitude. All are the embodiments of God. Krishna declared: "Mamaivamso Jeevaloke Jeevabhuta Sanathanah" (All are sparks of My divinity). Do not consider yourselves as mere mortals. Have firm faith that you are divine. Only then you will be able to work for the emancipation of this country, and it will be

restored to the status of teacher to the rest of the world. - From Bhagawan's 1998 Convocation Discourse

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