THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
In a story, Birbal tells Akbar, "Sweet talk is the sweetest thing in the
world; nothing else, not milk, honey or jaggery comes close to it. A sweet word
is the most valuable thing; through it one we can win a person over, give great
joy and even attain a higher status. When crows caw at us, we throw stones at
them. Whereas, when cuckoos sing, we respect them. Neither is the cuckoo going
to give us a crown, nor will the crow punish us. When one's speech is good, one
earns a good name. Hence, a sweet word is indeed the sweetest thing in the
world." You must always talk to others in a manner which would give them
contentment and joy. This is the essence of all scriptures. It is not enough to
listen to, learn or chant Vedas, scriptures and Puranas (ancient spiritual
texts), you must give joy and satisfaction to others. (My Dear Students', Vol
3, Chapter 1, Mar 19, 1998)
BABA
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