January, Thursday 9th., 2020
Today's Thought for the Day
09 Jan 2020
At times we may feel bogged down, weak, tired or defeated. What should we do then? Bhagawan gives us a message that we all certainly need to remember.
Today's Thought for the Day
09 Jan 2020
At times we may feel bogged down, weak, tired or defeated. What should we do then? Bhagawan gives us a message that we all certainly need to remember.
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time may come when you become tired and weak, then pray thus: “Lord,
things have gone beyond my capacity. I feel further effort is too great a
strain. Give me strength, O Lord!” Initially, God stands at a distance,
watching one’s effort, like the teacher who stands apart when students
answer an exam. Then, when one sheds attachment to sensual pleasures (bhoga) and takes to good deeds and selfless service, God comes nearer. Like Sun God (Surya-narayana),
He waits outside the closed door. Like the servant doesn’t announce his
presence or bang on the door but simply waits, knowing his employer’s
preferences, God too waits! When the master opens the door just a
little, the sun rushes in and promptly drives darkness out from within.
Similarly, when God’s help is requested, He immediately presents Himself
with extended hands to help. So what you need is only the
discrimination (viveka) to pray and the spiritual wisdom (jnana) to remember Him.
- Prema Vahini, Ch 11.