Your determination to acquire ananda and shanti (bliss and peace) should not flicker like the flame of a lamp placed on a gusty windowsill. You must learn to acquire them from scriptures or from the wise who have won them. Then adhere to the path, however sharp the criticism, and no matter who condemns it callously and cynically. Cynical laughter shouldn’t harm an aspirant. Can a storm shake the Himalayan ranges? Let not your faith in your goal quake before troubles, trials, toils, travail, distress or despair. They are but passing clouds, casting temporary shadows, hiding the glory of the sun or the moon for a little while. Never get distracted by doubt or despondency. Build the mansion of your life on the firm pillars of dharma, artha, kama, moksha (righteousness, prosperity, desire and liberation) - the goals of human effort (Purusharthas) laid down by ancient sages, each pillar bound strong and safe with every other. Never allow the pillars to slant or tumble, as many individuals, communities and nations are doing now!
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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