Real happiness lies within you.

Imagine a book in your hand and a friend comes by as you are reading it. On seeing the friend you ask for a loan of ten rupees. The friend is willing to give the loan but before that, he wishes to see the book you are reading. As the friend turns a few pages, he finds a ten rupee note inside the book and asks you why you want a loan when the ten rupee note is already inside the book. Immediately you respond, “I forgot about this ten rupee note that I placed in the book! I no longer need a loan”, and you are now very happy. The fact is that the ten rupee note really is yours and you forgot it, which your friend pointed out for you! So too, a real Guru points out the divine aspect within you, and draws your attention to the reservoir of strength and wisdom in your own hearts.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba