The Four F's

 

What are the four Fs that are fundamental for the pursuit of the objectives of life? 

"There are four F’s that you have to be fixed before your attention.

1) Follow the Master 

2) Face the Devil

3) Fight to the End,

4) Finish at the Goal. 

‘Follow the Master’ means, observe dharma (righteousness). ‘Face the Devil’ means overcome the temptations that beset you when you try to earn artha (wealth or the wherewithal to live in comfort). ‘Fight to the End’ means struggle ceaselessly; wage war against the six enemies that are led by kama (lust). And finally, ‘Finish at the Goal’ means do not stop until the goal of moksha (liberation from ignorance and delusion) is reached. 

The F’s are fundamental for the pursuit of the four purusharthas (goals of human life) — dharma, artha, kama and moksha. I shall be ever with you, wherever you are, guarding you and guiding you. March on; have no fear."

~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~

(Divine Discourse - July 6, 1975)

Do not follow those who indulge in sensual pleasures and harbour bad qualities. Follow God and treasure divine qualities. – BABA