October, Thursday 17th., 2019
Today's Thought for the Day
17 Oct 2019
What is the difference in the process of acquiring spiritual wisdom and that of acquiring worldly knowledge? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.
Study of the scriptures can reinforce the spiritual urges already in you and induce you to practise the precepts. Don’t treat the learning you derive from them as so much fodder for the brain. It must be sublimated into bliss (ananda) for the individual. Envy, pompousness, egotism — such evil traits have to be driven out of the individual. The source for wisdom is the Guru, the soul (Purusha) latent in you. This spiritual treasure can be obtained from others too. However, the giver has to possess supreme attainment, and the recipient has to possess the special merit that deserves the achievement. The seed may have life in it, but the soil must be ploughed and made fit to activate it. When both conditions are satisfied, the harvest of spiritual success is assured. Remember, the real guru steals your heart, not your wealth!
Today's Thought for the Day
17 Oct 2019
What is the difference in the process of acquiring spiritual wisdom and that of acquiring worldly knowledge? Bhagawan lovingly explains to us today.
Study of the scriptures can reinforce the spiritual urges already in you and induce you to practise the precepts. Don’t treat the learning you derive from them as so much fodder for the brain. It must be sublimated into bliss (ananda) for the individual. Envy, pompousness, egotism — such evil traits have to be driven out of the individual. The source for wisdom is the Guru, the soul (Purusha) latent in you. This spiritual treasure can be obtained from others too. However, the giver has to possess supreme attainment, and the recipient has to possess the special merit that deserves the achievement. The seed may have life in it, but the soil must be ploughed and made fit to activate it. When both conditions are satisfied, the harvest of spiritual success is assured. Remember, the real guru steals your heart, not your wealth!
- Sathya Sai Vahini, Chapter 13.