"You will find at home pictures of God, kept in a special place for worship. In every home, however, there are living Gods whom the sages ask you to serve and worship. they are your parents. They gave you life; you owe your health and happiness to them. They love you, they serve you, they give you as much as they can - and even more. Yes, they often take less food so that you can have your fill. They try to save money through various means, so that you can be at school or live in a hostel, or attend a festival or go on a school tour. The sacred books want you to honour them and serve them.
"Mathri devo bhava" "Pithri devo bhava" - "Let your mother be your God", "Let your father be your God" - that is the teaching. Yes, how else can you thank them? What else can you give in return than your love and service? Think of all the care, all the love, all the pain, all the hunger and sleeplessness they underwent and undergo for your sake. Be kind, be soft and sweet to them. Do not be rude and raw. Try your best to make them happy, useful and peaceful."
~ Baba ~
(Voice of the Avatar)
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