Guest guest Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 God is not separate from you. He is in you, with you, around you, behind you and before you. One has to develop love towards God and have an inseparable bond of love with God. The relationship with God is not physical. Let the teacher remain as a teacher and the student as a student. Both have their roles and responsibilities. Especially the teacher has got a responsibility to ensure proper atmosphere in the classroom, while keeping the students happy. It is only when a teacher behaves properly with the students that they emulate his qualities. What you forbid the students, you should not undertake to do. Not only this, even in the matter of food both the teacher and student should partake the same food. What you teach to the students, you follow first. The teacher should not behave irresponsibly, thinking that the students have no right to question him. He should conduct himself with humility and alertness, while dealing with students. He should nourish and nurture the students with love. Parents are expected not to discuss their family problems in front of the children. They should sort out those problems between themselves and keep the children happy and education-oriented. Instead of being pointed out by the children, parents should set an example to their children in conduct and behaviour. Students should not cause any inconvenience to their parents. They should develop a sense of gratitude towards their parents for bringing them up by undergoing several difficulties and sacrificing their own comforts. Even after they are married, they should not neglect their parents, thinking "I and my family are doing well. What do I care if my parents are suffering?" It is only the uneducated fools who behave like that. Educated people should not develop such attitude. You must serve your parents and keep them happy. You should fulfil their needs. It is the duty of children to keep their parents happy. Bidding good-bye to the parents and setting up a separate family is selfishness. It is only because of this selfishness is increasing in recent times and the relationship between parents and children is strained. As regards to talk, one should not talk too much, whereby precious energy is wasted. Similarly, do not waste time. "Time waste is life waste". We are wasting money. What purpose is served by wasting money?Misuse of money is evil." Certainly you can spend money when necessary. But, should you waste money for unnecessary things simply because you have enough money in your pocket? Several people spend their entire salary for luxuries. They think that they are leading a pompous life. Conduct yourself carefully and lead a purposeful life in society. Even if you commit a small mistake, society will view it seriously. Do not commit even a small mistake. The society is carefully watching the lives of members of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation. Hence, lead an ideal life and set an example to others. - From Swami's Discourse on 21st July' 2008 Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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