"There are several trials and tribulations in the journey of life. You have to acquire the power by which you can courageously encounter them. That is the power of spirituality. You should not become diffident and withdraw from your effort in the middle. In this Bhavasagara (ocean of life), there will, of course, be turbulent waves which will toss your boat up and down. Only God's Name can take you across the ocean of life as declared by Adi Sankara:
Punarapi Jananam Punarapi Maranam,
Punarapi Janani Jathare Sayanam,
Ina Samsare Bahu Dustare,
Kripayapare ahi Murare.
(Oh Lord! I am caught up in this cycle of birth and death; time and again, I am experiencing the agony of staying in the mother's womb. It is very difficult to cross this ocean of worldly life. Please take me across this ocean and grant me liberation).
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - 23.11.2004)
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