"The Lord is so full of Grace that he will willingly guide and guard all who surrender to Him.
When the battle with Raavana was over, one glance from His merciful Eye was enough to revive
the vaanara hordes which had fallen on the ground and to heal the wounds they had earned
during the fight. There were some Raakshasas who had penetrated into the camp in vaanara
disguise; when they were brought before Raama for summary punishment, Raama smiled and
pardoned them, for they had assumed the monkey form so dear to Him; He sent them away,
unharmed to the enemy's camp. That was the measure of His mercy.
To win that Grace, you must become permeated with dharma so that every act is God-worthy.
With the sharp chisel of intellect (buddhi), shape the mind (manas) into a perfect image of
Dharmamurthi, the embodiment of dharma. Then, the rough-hewn idol of humanity that you
now are, will shine with the splendour of Divinity itself. That is the task to which you should
dedicate yourself today."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - Uttharaayana Day - 11-1-1966)
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