A tree is justified by fragrant flowers
bringing forth sweet fruits. If on the other hand, its leaves dry, flowers fade
and the fruits refuse to grow, the farmer will examine the roots and discover
that they are eaten up by pests.
So too, if virtues do not blossom and yield sweet fruits in you, then the roots of Divinity might have been destroyed or harmed. Envy, greed, malice, etc. are the pests that rapidly destroy the roots. All of you are near and dear to the Lord; only you must have the staunch determination to realize Him.
So too, if virtues do not blossom and yield sweet fruits in you, then the roots of Divinity might have been destroyed or harmed. Envy, greed, malice, etc. are the pests that rapidly destroy the roots. All of you are near and dear to the Lord; only you must have the staunch determination to realize Him.
Welcome hardships, trials and sufferings.
Dwell on the Name of the Lord which is dear to you, steadily and with faith.
Discard all inferior sources of joy. Know that the Lord is the spring of joy in
every heart. When you repeat the Name of the Lord with a pure heart, He will
fill you with bliss and joy.
Baba (thought for the day)
In
the beginning stage of meditation it felt only good and easy. We had more
strength and knew in what direction we went and it was a good feeling. But that
was the beginning.