Om Sai Ram
Tithi in Hindu Calendar on May 30, 2011 – Today is Krishna Paksha Trayodasi – 13th day of waning phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in all places. It is Krishna Paksha Trayodasi till 11:57 PM on May 30, 2011.
Short Stories with Great Morals :The Story of a Wallet Once an old man was travelling by bus on a pilgrimage to Shirdi. At night, whilst he was asleep, his wallet fell from his pocket. A co-passenger found it the next morning and enquired as to whom the wallet belonged. The old man said it was his. A picture of Shri Shirdi Sai inside the wallet was proof that the wallet really belonged to him.
The old man then began to relate the story of the wallet. He soon had a group of eager listeners around him. Lifting up the purse for all to see, the old man said: This purse has a long history behind it. My father gave it to me years ago when I was a mere schoolboy. I kept my little pocket money in it and also a photograph of my parents.
Years passed. I grew up and began studying at university. Like every youth, I became conscious of my appearance. I replaced my parents’ photograph with that of my own and I would look at it often. I had become my own admirer.
Then came marriage. Self-admiration gave way to the consciousness of a family. Out went my own picture and I replaced it with that of my wife’s. During the day I would open the wallet many times and gaze at the picture. All tiredness vanished and I would resume my work with enthusiasm.
Then came the birth of my first child. What a joy I experienced when I became a father! I would eagerly rush home after work to play with my little baby. Needless to say, my wife’s picture had already made way for the child’s.
The old man paused. Wiping his tearful eyes, he looked around and said in a sad voice: Friends, my parents passed away long ago. My wife too died five years ago. My son- my only son- is now married. He is too busy with his career and his family. He has no time for me. I now stand on the brink of death. I do not know what awaits me in future. Everything I loved, everything I considered my own, has left me.
A picture of Shri Shirdi Saibaba now occupies the place in my wallet. I know He will never leave me. I wish now that I had kept HIS picture with me right from the beginning! He alone is true; all others are just passing shadows.
Moral of the story:Earthly ties are transitory. Today they seem to be the be-all and end-all of life, and tomorrow they vanish. Your real tie is with God. God is one’s very own. It is the eternal relationship. He is ever looking after you. Call on the Lord who pervades the entire universe. He will shower His blessings upon you.
Your wealth will remain on earth; your cattle will remain in the stables, Your wife will come till the entrance door, your relatives and friends will come till the cremation ground, your body will accompany you till the funeral pyre, but on the way beyond this life only your Karmas will accompany you.
Not My Will, Your Will, Baba!
Your wealth will remain on earth; your cattle will remain in the stables, Your wife will come till the entrance door, your relatives and friends will come till the cremation ground, your body will accompany you till the funeral pyre, but on the way beyond this life only your Karmas will accompany you.
Not My Will, Your Will, Baba! Never boast of your genius and greatness if you achieve what you aspired for. Do feel that it could so happen only by the power of the Divine Will. Suppose it happens against your wish, do not regret that you are denied of God's grace. It is not good to complain against God. Baba has given you the power of discretion and free will to understand Him. But, He alone is aware of what you deserve best. The right thing is to pray to Him with an earnest heart and He will reveal what is good for you. It would be difficult on your own to get rid of the selfish feelings of "I", "me" or attachment and pride. You need the Divine Support of Baba. Only then can your ego-erased mind can become pure. You will know God's Will when you love Baba.With the sword of detachment gifted by Baba, if you can slay the six internal enemies, viz, lust, anger, greed, pride, attachment and envy, His true form would get unfolded before your eyes. He blesses you with the light of wisdom and the will to render more social services. Only then would the light of wisdom glows in us. With a grateful heart, let us follow the Divine Love of Sai Light which leads us on the path of victory. We are not alone. Baba is always with us. And He will guide us in every step we take. Our life's journey will be smoother and happier if we walk in the foot-steps of Baba.
सच्चे दिल से करो फ़रियाद तो
सच्चे दिल से करो फ़रियाद तोदुनिया की हर एक चीज मिल जाती
जिस पर साईं की रहमत जो जाय
उसे काँटों में भी ख़ुशी मिल जाती
Quote of BABA:
You are delighted in Me, I am delighted in you. You say that right teacher is rare, but I say that the right disciple is rare.
Yes the will of Baba plays a lot of role coupled with human effort based on the principles of honesty and humbleness. Good doings and actions will always yields good results and divine blessings. Bad actions always yields bad results but still by not leg pulling others and shedding of pride and greatness will atleast make the beings closer to God and his karuna will shower.
ReplyDeleteThis is the basic thing that should be inherent from childhood itself and should sustain till our last breath. This is the divine preachings given Swami narayana, and pious Guru's that every body should follow both in words, actions and true spirit