A nice rose flower makes us feel very happy; but by the evening, the rose fades away; and by the next morning the petals fall and then it does not generate as much happiness. In the same way, every object of beauty can only generate temporary happiness in us. We must understand carefully where we can find permanent and lasting happiness. This can only be found in the aspect of Atma and in thoughts of God. We can get permanent happiness only from things that are permanent. Out of things that are transient, we can never get happiness which is permanent. Only after experiencing permanent happiness, will we get true bliss. We cannot go on searching for bliss at all places. If we do this, it will be like going to a fish market in search of diamonds. We can find only fish in a fish market and not diamonds! Since this world is temporary and all life in it is uncertain, we cannot find permanent happiness in this world!
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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