Date: Saturday, November 09, 2013 | THOUGHT FOR THE DAY | Once a miser lived in a leaky house. Rain water poured through the roof, into his house and he sat through it all night. Neighbours, seeing his plight, suggested he get the roof repaired. The miser remarked, "Let the rains subside, how can I repair it now?" And when the rains stopped, he replied, "Why should I worry about the leaks, now that the rains have stopped?" Do not take this approach. Instead of choosing to suffer when the rains come, as they are sure to do, wouldn't it be wise to repair the roof right now? This example conveys the importance you must give to acquainting yourself with spiritual primers and textbooks without postponing this by even a moment. Begin right now, the first lessons of silence, prayer and repeating the Name of the Lord. It is never too soon to start the spiritual journey. (Divine Discourse, Nov 25, 1959) | |
Date: Friday, November 08, 2013 | Yesterday's thought | Be eager and earnest to learn more and more about the art of joyful living, the art of being happy always. People are happy when they dress well, wear rich clothes and strut about the streets. At times, this may cause envy among the little children who cannot afford these, and one may even feel elated with that response! But you can afford to be legitimately proud, only when you are able to control the vagaries of your mind and direct your emotions along honourable and healthy channels, braving even the ridicule of your so-called friends. That is true freedom; that is true success. If you reach that stage, then you become a seasoned driver and you can be trusted with the wheel on any road, and with any cargo, however precious. Now you are trained to not cause harm, either to yourself or to others. This stage is when you truly deserve to become a leader. (Divine Discourse, Nov 25, 1959) | |
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