Why God Feels Sad

 

"God is the only permanent friend in this world.  All the worldly friends can only say "Hello", "How are you?" and "Goodbye", nothing more.  God does not say "Hello", "How are you?" and "Goodbye".  As long as you are in His company, you will be happy and He is also happy.  But when there is separation from His devotee, though God may not express it, He feels sad.  Why is the individual going along the wrong path?  Why is be distancing himself from Divinity?  Thinking so, God feels sad.  Even this is for the devotee's sake, not for His sake  Whatever God says or does is for your own good."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba

(Divine Discourse - 11.10.1998)