Jesus' Birth

"Jesus was born early in the morning at 3.15 a.m. on December 28th one thousand nine hundred and eighty years ago. The star that appeared that day appears only once in 800 years. Its appearance had nothing to do with the birth of Jesus. There is no rule that when Divine Energy or Divine incarnation descends on earth, a star has to appear. That is the opinion of devotees only. But Jesus was Himself a "Star" of infinite value, spreading brilliance of infinite dimension.



Today is the birthday of Jesus, celebrated amidst December snowfalls and lights and Christmas trees and prayers. But it is useless to pray just one day and forget God the rest of the year. That is an empty show; it does not emanate from the heart.



We are true Christians only when we live according to the teachings of Christ and practise them in daily life. Even if we follow two teachings of His, that would be enough.



Christ said, "All Life is One, my dear son! Be alike to every one." If we follow this, it would be enough to fulfil our destiny."


~ Baba

25th December 1979