A copy of the Geeta may
be available for twenty-five paise; a puerile novel may cost ten rupees. Which
is more worthwhile? Which can transmute base metal into gold? Remember, Seva (service) is
more fruitful than japa, dhyana, yajna and yaga (recitations,
meditation, sacrifices and rituals) usually recommended for spiritual
aspirants. For, it serves two purposes: the extinction of the ego, and the
attainment of ananda (bliss). When
someone sitting near you is sunk in sorrow, can you be happy? No. When a baby
weeps most pathetically within hearing, tears well up in your eyes in sympathy.
Why? There is an unseen bond between the two. Human beings alone have this
quality of empathy; they alone can be happy when others are happy, and
miserable when others are miserable. That is why human beings are the paragon
of all creation. Human beings alone are capable of seva; that is your special
glory and unique skill. Make full use of this precious birth!
Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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