When the child emerges from the womb of its mother, one does not find any garland around its neck. There are no jewels made of pearls nor are there glittering gold ornaments. There are no necklaces studded with precious stones like emeralds and diamonds. But there is one garland around its neck. Brahma strings together the consequences of his past deeds into a heavy garland and puts it around its neck at the time of birth.
- From Bhagawan's 2006 Birthday Divine Discourse. OUR LIFE IS HIS MESSAGE Sai Ram
