THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
The word Dhanam (wealth) means any valued possession, an object of
affection. It does not merely mean riches and precious metals. The most valued
possession of human beings is Self-Knowledge. Arjuna earned this, and hence was
called 'Dhananjaya'. Anyone can earn riches or money - even crooks, dacoits and
pirates amass money. True wealth, worthy of deposits in the Divine Bank, is
earned only by those who struggle to be virtuous, detached, humble and holy. Do
not underestimate the value of this deposit. Your meritorious noble deeds, your
purity, the selfless love that you manifest with your fellow beings - bring to
God these precious commodities and He will readily accept them as deposits to
your credit.
BABA
