THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
Sensuous pleasures are momentary and leave a trail of pain behind. Yet
most people, from the learned to the illiterate, seek only such fleeting and
unreal pleasures (preyas). Hence, instead of seeking preyas, develop a desire
for spiritual well-being (Shreyas). Surely there is a need for some concern
about physical comforts. 'Even the body is essential for the realisation of
Dharma,' says the scripture. The demands of the body have to be satisfied.
Society has to be served. Family responsibilities have to be discharged. The
body is the basis for all these. But this should not be the ultimate goal of
life. Together with this, there should be the yearning for a higher Shreyas.
All actions aimed at Spiritual bliss are related to Shreyas and it is when you
yearn for Shreyas, that even preyas leads you to fulfilment.
BABA
