THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
Once, Krishna and Arjuna were walking together, along a beautiful path.
Seeing a bird in the sky, Krishna asked Arjuna, "Is that a dove?" Arjuna
replied instantly, "Yes, it is a dove." A few seconds later, Krishna asked,
"Arjuna, is that bird an eagle?" Arjuna responded, "Yes Krishna, it is an
eagle." A few seconds later, Krishna asked, "Arjuna, this does not look like an
eagle - it looks like a crow to me. Is it not?" Arjuna replied, "Yes Krishna,
it is a crow beyond doubt!" Krishna laughed and chided him for agreeing with
whatever suggestions He gave. Arjuna responded, "Krishna, for me, your words
are far more trustworthy than the evidence of my eyes. When you say something,
you have the power to make it so - be it a crow, dove or eagle. Hence, if you
said it is a crow, it must be so!" Implicit Faith is the secret to spiritual
success. Always remember that the Lord loves, not the devotee but the devotion.
BABA
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