THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
We often say, "I am performing all actions in this world for the sake of
God". Is it real? Are you doing all the tasks to please God, or is it for your
own self? Contemplate on this. Every devotee (Sadhaka) does many different
activities, for their own sake and not for the sake of God. Listening, singing
the glory of the Lord, chanting His name, serving the divine feet, salutation,
worship, servitude, friendship and Self-surrender - all these nine forms of
devotion, are for your own good, and not for God's benefit. Consider this
example. You are eating an apple. Is it for the benefit of the apple, that you
are eating it? No, it is for your own health! Similarly your actions, worship
or meditation is only for your own happiness and satisfaction. The only thing
God cares for is purity and steadfastness. Purity in thought, word and actions
is all that matters to God. ("My Dear Students", Vol 2, Chapter 7, April 10,
2000.)
BABA
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