Start Early

"When old age overtakes you, the body becomes weak, vision fails, the face is full of wrinkles; 

Urchins surround you and tease you as stuffed monkey And your body itself becomes a burden of misery. Is that when you should offer your body to God? No, not at all. Offer yourself to God in your youth, when all your faculties are at their peak performance and the body is full of vigor and vitality.      [Telugu Poem] 

Start prayer and devotion to God at early age.

How can you do that? You can do it by following the principles of sathya, dharma, santhi, prema and ahimsa. These are sacred delicious items of food to be offered to God. And they must be offered on the fresh, green plantain leaf of tender, supple, and efficient body. 

Prayer and devotion to God at early age will bring fulfillment in your life. You have forgotten this truth. When somebody asks why you don't think of God, you say, there is still time for it; you can do so after retirement. Even after retirement, some people run after re-employment. 

What is the use of all your earnings, when your end is near? 

You fool, think, who will follow you in death. It is a folly to forget God while striving to live. Look after your family, perform your duties, but hold in your heart always God.  [Telugu Poem)]"

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - 27.4.1999)