Thought for the Day - Singing Bhajans

 

Why does Swami encourage us to sing bhajans full-throatedly and with vigour? 

Bhagawan beautifully explains today and renews our energy.

 "When a man falls into a well, of what use is it if he controls his voice and his emotions and whispers quietly, "I have fallen into this well, I have fallen into this well. I am in great danger. Please save me?" No one will be able to hear or save him. He must shout full-throated, with all the anguish he is experiencing and with the extreme desire to be saved, "I HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WELL! SAVE ME! SAVE ME SOMEONE!" Then only can he hope to get succour. 

Similarly, when you are caught in the coils of this world, when you have fallen into this deep well of worldly misery, shout with all your might, with all your heart, that you may be saved by God. There is no use muttering faintly and half-heartedly, "Save me, save me; I am floundering in this samsara (worldly life)." When the prayer comes shrieking through the heart, help is assured."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse, 14.11.1976)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AS WRITTEN IN PRASHANTHI NILAYAM.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023