Purity Is Born

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Virtuous Character

An empty iron box gets valued when it contains jewels; the body is honored when it contains the jewel of consciousness and values known as virtues.

Life has to be lived through for the sake of the chance to unfold the virtues.  Otherwise, man is a burden upon the Earth, merely a consumer of food.

A virtuous character is the lamp which illuminates the path to peace and joy.

Some consider themselves great because they have vast territory, some because they have a lot of wealth, some because they have a large population; but the greatness is virtue which earns the Grace of God.

(Gems of Wisdom, Virtue, pg 229)

Thankful Now

When I was standing strong and tall,
With nothing much to fear,
You spoke a message to my heart,
In pride, I did not hear,

When I was busy with my time, 
In future-building chores,
You called my name and just the same,
I chose then to ignore,

When I was happy and content,
With all my worldly gain,
You offered me salvations gift,
Again, I would refrain,

When all my world came crashing down,
In hopelessness and fear,
My hearts door opened to your voice,
And I could finally hear,

The love, the comfort, peace and joy,
This gift, you offered me,
That I live more abundantly,
Through all eternity,

I’m thankful now, that all is lost,
For through that loss is gain,
Lord, You have moved inside my heart, 
Forever to remain.

- Author Unknown -

GEM 698

One can overcome the evil effects of one's actions by focusing one's mind on God.

(From : Garland of 1008 Gems, Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba's Sayings)

Praise God - No Matter What

Need some joy in your life? Start praising God, and no matter what messy situation you face today, you'll begin rejoicing. Praise Him for who He is - His immense, loving nature that has blessed you so much. Thank Him for the love He has showered on you. As you remember His love, sorrow loses its grasp on your life.

- Pamela McQuade

Q482

How should the day be started and ended?



Rise everyday as if you are rising from death. Say, “Thus I am born. Make me speak soft sweet words, make me behave coolly and comfortingly towards all, let me do deeds that shower happiness on all and form ideas in my mind which are beneficial to all. May this day be worthwhile by Thy Service” – pray like this, sitting on your bed, before you start the day’s schedule. Remember that pledge throughout the day. When you retire at night, sit up and examine quickly all the experiences of the day, see whether you have caused pain or displeasure to any one by any word or deed. Then pray, “I am now dying and falling into Your lap. Pardon me for any lapse; take me under Your loving shelter.” After all, sleep is a short death and death a long sleep.

(SSS Vol 7, pg 23-24)

Preparation

The way to increased faith, belief, and receptivity is through prayer.  Prayer opens us up to receive the life that's always there.

- Connie Fillmore Bazzy

Being prepared is generally a good rule of thumb to consider when undertaking a new project.  Planning ahead and considering all options make it easier for me once the project is under way.

And the best way that I can plan ahead for any project - whether it is personal or business-related - is to pray about it.  God is and always will be my first and most valued counsellor.  I can trust that the guidance I receive will be the firm foundation on which I base my decisions.

When I am prepared, I meet any challenge with faith, which allows me to clear my thoughts and focus on the task at hand.  All my projects and plans begin with God's loving guidance.

Yes, it is true : With God, I am prepared.

(From : 'Daily Word' magazine by Silent Unity, a world wide prayer ministry)  

VEDA 31

Once you have secured a Guru, leave everything to him, even the desire to achieve liberation. He knows you more than you yourself ever can. He will direct you as best as is good for you. Your duty is only to obey and smother the tendency to drift away from him. You may ask, how are we to earn our food, if we attach ourselves to a Guru like this? Be convinced that the Lord will not let you starve. He will give you not only food but also immortality.



(From : Sai Veda, The Word of God,  sayings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba)

World Of Sorrows