Students!
Accept My Blessings. Because I am now immersed in activities that do not
allow a moment's break, I do not have the opportunity to talk to you all
directly.
Sai is always with each of you wherever you are. Be assured. The problems
of the country can be solved only when the special role of education is
recognised and efforts made to realise it. On you, the students, and efforts
made to realise it. On you, the students, depends the progress or decline of
the country.
You are the builders of future India. You are the roots of the tree, the
basement of the building. You have to journey longer than the others. So it is
not enough if you pour over plenty of books. You must equip yourselves to be
the guardians of the society and the pillars of the nation. You must fill your
consciousness with a sense of responsibility. You have to revive the culture of
Bharath.
Discipline and sense of duty has to bloom in you. Do not struggle only
for "Marks" but try to avoid "Remark" on your conduct. You must act as a
support of peace in the country and must not, like the uneducated, lose control
of yourselves and take part in anti-social activities and destructive
incidents. You must shape yourselves as Divine Messengers
of the ideals of intelligent service that is the hallmark of a good
citizen. For, the purpose of education is the transformation of all aspects of
life into full strength and joy.
It is not the provision of begging bowls to the youth, and calling them
degrees. Jobs are not so fundamental; inner joy is the important gain. Suyoga
is more important than udyoga (Employment). From the menial to the minister,
the current cry is for jobs. Udyoga really means ` Higher Yoga' and it is
available to everyone at all times. Education must confer humility; it must
transform, moral, mental and spiritual fields and purify thought, word and
deed. The educated must gladden the heart of the parents; when that is done, it
bears fruit.
Education is for life; not for earning a living, remember. May you all be
earnest and skilled builders of a happy and prosperous country. May all of you
contribute to the establishment of Ananda in all hearts. Sai is always with
you. Be Happy with Sai's Love.
With Love and Blessings
Baba
10.3.1988
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