Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thus Spake The Lord Prema Swaruupas (Embodiments of Love)! This created universe has two aspects. One is impermanence (anityam). The second one is unhappiness (asukham). In Geeta, Krishna has said: "Anityam Asukham Lokam Imam Praapya Bhajaswa Maam"---Nothing in this world can give happiness i.e., true and lasting happiness. Mistaking this world as 'All' and forgetting the Aathman which alone is eternal and is the only refuge, is the greatest folly of man. Today, man is pinning all his hopes on this slippery world and is madly running after amassing and hoarding wealth. Of course, material needs are to be taken care of, but within limits, and not at the cost of spiritual values. Money and mansions are not the only wealth; hoard the wealth of the Spirit. Character is wealth. Good conduct is wealth. Spiritual wisdom is wealth. Prema Swaruupas! Try to promote the wealth of good conduct, strive to earn the eternal wealth of the Wisdom of the Spirit. All other acquisitions will not be of any avail to you. They will attract relatives and friends to you just as frogs come to a pond when it is full. Once the pond dries up, not one frog will be found there. When one loses his riches, friends and relatives forsake him. Such is worldly love. Friends fall apart, kinship gets strained, brothers separate, families get estranged---this is the play of worldly wealth. Therefore, do not get obsessed with amassing worldly wealth. But strive to earn the wealth of good conduct. Cultivate love of the spirit and engage yourself in selfless service of others. Through service, you earn good character. It promotes pure love and a good character. Devote your body, mind and senses, in the service of others. "Paropakaaraartham Idam Shariram" it is said. This body is intended to do only good and serve others. The body is not gifted to you so that you hate and nurture jealousy against others and live selfishly, worse than an animal. You should devote this precious gift of the body in selfless loving service always. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XV, Chapter 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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