Thought for the Day

When Lord Rama’s idol was taken away from Thyagaraja, he was grief-stricken. He even questioned the divinity of Rama and cried out, “Don’t you have the power to solve my problems, or do I lack devotion? Definitely I have devotion, it is only you who lack power.” He continued in this vein extolling his devotion and in the process, he became egoistic. When he sat in meditation, wisdom dawned on him. He realised his folly in doubting Rama’s divinity. He reflected, “Without the grace of Lord Rama, could a monkey cross the ocean? If Rama lacked power, would Lakshmana worship Him or for that matter Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, serve Him and the extremely intelligent Bharata offer his salutations? O Rama! Certainly Your power is immense. It is my ignorance and meanness that I challenged Your divinity.” He sought Lord Rama’s pardon and surrendered himself unto Him. When you purify your heart and surrender to God completely, God instantly manifests!

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba