Why the Present is Important

 

Why is the present so important and what activity must we fill our present with to fulfil it? 

"Everything in this objective world is impermanent and unreal. Hence, we have to contemplate on the eternal truth and reality. We should not waste our time brooding over the past or anticipating the future. It is great foolishness to worry about the future or the past, forgetting the present. The present is only real. The past is past; you cannot get it back, however much you may pray for it. The future is hidden in the womb of time. It is not possible to visualise it. Therefore, only the present is important. 

Unable to realise this truth, people are worried about the past and the future. The foremost activity man should engage in is service to fellow human beings. Instead, people are wasting their precious time worrying about either the past or the future. Therefore, embodiments of love! You should always engage yourselves in service to fellow human beings. There is no greater sadhana (spiritual exercise) than such service."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - Jan 1, 2004)

We must constantly engage ourselves in service to others. God has given us this body for that purpose alone. - BABA