Thought for the Day

Though you do not see the roots or know how far, wide or deep they are clutching the earth, you pour water around the trunk so that it may reach the roots, is it not? You expect that when roots contact the water, the tree will grow and yield fruit. Similarly, understand that there is God, the very basis of creation; pray to Him, and He will shower fruits. The chief means by which you detach your mind from distractions and attach yourselves to the search of God are communion with God (Yoga) and sacrifice (Tyaga). Desire (Kama) must be conquered by Tyaga and Rama (God) must be secured byYoga. Desire discolours intelligence, perverts judgement and sharpens the appetites of the senses. It lends a false lure to the objective world. When desire disappears or is concentrated on God, intelligence is self-luminous, it shines in its pristine splendour, revealing God within and everywhere. That is true Self-Realization (Atma Sakshatkara)!

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba