I Work To Keep The World Going
If I remain inactive, how can the wheels of the world revolve? I am showing you by My example how you must fill every moment with useful beneficial activity. You talk among yourselves, "O, Swami is having his rest-hour, Swami is sleeping." But I have never craved for a minute's rest or sleep or relief. I am ever engaged in some activity or other for your benefit. I have always your progress, your comfort, your happiness in mind. You can note it in the slightest act of mine. I do all work pertaining to me. I open all letters addressed to Me and they are legion.
You see Me getting up from this chair and moving backstage, now and then. It is only to give you a chance to change your postures, to relax your limbs and adjust them for another hour or so of intent listening. If I am before you, I know you do not feel like doing these and I know how many of you are putting up with long hours of sitting taut in the same position, in this closely packed gathering.
I must be doing something all the time for your sake, as an example, as an inspiration, as a piece of training. Those who are leading must themselves carry out what they expect others to do.
(24.9.1968)
(Extract from : 'God Lives In Prashanti Nilayam')
