"When we come to Bhagawan, we come from different life styles, with long-standing habits, some positive and some negative. The negative habits have to be changed slowly. If we change them too rapidly, they may become worse and make us indulge in more quantity etc. So we should change our habits slowly.
Bhagawan is so considerate. He gives us time to change. He will not chastise you if you do not change immediately. Bhagawan says, "Past is past, at least from this day make a change." At lease practise one or two things. What a true democrat He is. He is not a dictator telling you to do all twenty points at once. He is so broad-minded, sympathetic and understanding hat He wants you to practise only one or two things.
If one good quality is practised, the rest will follow in succession. Similarly, one had habit will be followed by several other evil practices. Therefore, let us make a humble beginning at some stage or other. Let's not aim to be a saint or sage. We can say only that we are a little better than before.
Bhagawan once said, "I am in search of devotees, I am in search." The population of the world is huge. Devotees from 110 countries come here. The auditorium is always full but still God says, "I am in search of a devotee." Does it mean He does not look at us? No! It only means that He is waiting for a devotee who will practise all of His teachings."
(From the book "Divine Directions" by Prof. K. Anil Kumar)
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