What is God’s gift to you and me? What is the return gift He expects from you and me?
"You cannot attain God by your wealth. He is to be attained only through devotion.
Satyabhama, in her pride, hoped to possess Krishna all for herself by her wealth. She wanted to weigh Him against the huge amount of gold she possessed. But, she failed. Narada made her realise her folly by showing that a single leaf of Tulasi (basil) offered by Rukmini with real devotion exceeded all the wealth of Satyabhama.
Satyabhama symbolises desire, while Rukmini represents devotion. Krishna says that He is pleased with the offering of a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water. Do not take this literally. The body is the leaf, the flower is the flower of your heart, your mind is the fruit, and the tears of joy constitute the water which is the acceptable offering to God.
Embodiments of Love! You will have everything in life if you have love in you. Do not hate anybody. This should be the main ideal of your life. This is My message for you."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - November 23, 2000)
Without resorting to extravagant adulation of God, not seeking petty favours from God, yearn for God alone, and you will get everything. – BABA
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