Thought for the Day

Hatred and envy distort an individual’s true charm. Anger is the fuel for all varieties of sin. Just look at yourself in a mirror when you are attacked by anger, and you will discover that you are then akin to Shoorpanakha (the demon king Ravana’s sister) of ancient times. The Rajo guna that is overpowering you then is the rakshasa (demonic) trait you must learn to avoid. Those aspiring for success in the spiritual field must therefore decide to control anger and subdue the vagaries of the mind. They must put down their mental agitations and worries and see that they do not create worry in others too. They must convince themselves that in everyone there is Divinity (Shivam), recognisable as breath (swasam); develop Universal Love (Vishwaprema) and demonstrate it in your words and deeds. I bless you to win satyam, shanti and sukham (Truth, Peace and Happiness) through these means and merge in the source of all bliss.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba