Guest guest Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Thus Spake The Lord Man is inherently Divine; he ought therefore demonstrate in thought, word and deed the Divine attributes of love, tolerance, compassion and humanity. God is Truth; man too must live in Truth. God is Love; man too must live in Love, eschewing anger. Master hatred through Love; master anger through sweet Tolerance. There are many who bargain with God, and offer Him gifts of money or articles if He would confer Grace. If one believes that God can be mollified by the gift of a coconut or a purse of 116 rupees, I wonder what kind of God he has in mind? Is his conception of God so mean, so contemptible? Those who plan to have their desires granted through riches can never deserve the name, Devotee. Those who encourage the payment of money for spiritual gains or for gaining Divine favor are also to be condemned. This is the reason why the Geeta lays down that God will be pleased by the offering of a leaf, a flower or a fruit or even a drop of water. But even these four articles are materials. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XII, Chapter 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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