Better to be a Wise Person

Why is it better to be a wise person than merely being a learned person? As we observe Mother Easwaramma Day, Bhagawan recalls her wise counsel as an example for all of us. 

"One need not have any formal education to impart sacred teachings. Many are highly educated, but what is the use? They do not put their knowledge into proper use. Having received many sacred teachings, you should practise at least one of them. You perform worship and sing Bhajans with devotion. It is enough if you practise and experience at least one word of the Bhajans you sing. For example, you extol God as Prema-swarupa (embodiment of love). Accordingly, you should develop love and share it with others. Only then can you understand and experience divinity. 

Mother Easwaramma used to impart many noble teachings to the devotees when they gathered around her. I had given her a small room in Prasanthi Nilayam. Many ladies would go there and plead with her, “Mother, we have been here for a long time. Please tell Swami to grant us an interview.” She would tell them, “My dear, Swami may look small to our eyes, but He does not listen to anyone. He will not act on recommendations. He will give you what you deserve. You should try to understand the Divine principle of Swami.” In this manner, she would give proper guidance to the devotees."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - 6.5.2003)

The mother is the foremost deity for man as the visible embodiment of the Divine, who can be directly experienced. - BABA