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Let us recollect what Baba told us just three years ago on the holy day of Christmas....</strong></strong></em></span></p> <table width="1000%" border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="afafaf"><img src="images/1-wpix.gif" width="1" height="1"></td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td><p><strong><br> <img src="images/SpiritualBlossoms/swami-speaking.jpg" width="244" height="450" hspace="9" border="1" align="left"></strong></span><strong class="paraBoldBlue"> Emulate the Noble Qualities of Jesus</strong></p> <p align="justify"> <span class="para">Jesus Christ developed such noble qualities. He gave protection to several poor and destitute people with a loving heart. In fact, several such people sought refuge in him. In the process, he had to face the wrath of several enemies. You should help people even if you have to undergo some difficulties. Never indulge in reviling others, for the same Atma (spirit) is permeating every living being.</span></p> <p align="justify" class="para"> If you abuse others, it amounts to abusing your own self. If you do not like them, keep yourself away from them, but never abuse them. Any amount of good work done by you will be of no use, if you do not give up bad qualities. If you cannot do good to others, at least speak good words. You cannot always oblige, but you can speak always obligingly. If you find someone suffering, try to help him. Today it is his turn, but tomorrow it could be yours. Always keep this in mind. Nobody can escape from pain and suffering. Always pray for the welfare of all. It is only in this context, the universal prayer of <em>Loka samasta sukhino bhavantu</em> (May all the people of the world be happy!) is addressed…</p> <p align="justify" class="para"> Everyone must cultivate such divine love towards others. Always tread the path of truth and morality. A nation without morality is bound to degenerate and disintegrate. It is not enough if you have patriotism; along with it you should have morality too. Merely giving lectures on morality will not suffice; it must permeate every activity undertaken by you.</p> <p class="paraBoldBlue"><strong> Acquire Goodness along with Greatness</strong></p> <p class="para"><em> Embodiments of Love!</em></p> <p align="justify" class="para"> God is not moved simply by sweet words. You must translate those sweet words into action. You may be a great hero in giving lectures on a platform, but if you are a zero in putting them into action, it will be of no use. You must become heroes in practical life. That is what gives Me happiness.</p> <p align="justify" class="para"> Jesus Christ and Mohammad were highly noble. How could they acquire such greatness and goodness? It was only by their good deeds. Therefore, you must acquire goodness along with greatness. In fact, goodness is greater than greatness… </p> <p class="paraBoldBlue"><strong> Pray for the Welfare of Others</strong></p> <p align="justify" class="para"> Today, you do not find peace anywhere in the world. You see only pieces! In fact, people are breaking their heart into pieces. How then can peace be acquired? There is only one solution to this problem. Love God. Have faith in God. Surrender unto Him. Dedicate your whole life to God and carry on every activity of yours as an offering to Him. Let all your activities be helpful to others. Help ever, hurt never.</p> <p align="justify" class="para"> You cannot say that you are leading a problem-free life. Who knows what is in store for you the next moment! If you wish to be always happy, pray for the welfare of others. This is the real <em>Sadhana</em> (spiritual practice). Spirituality does not mean simply doing <em>bhajans</em> and performing some acts of worship. Cultivate noble qualities. Always be helpful to others and earn a good name. Jesus earned such a good name by sacrificing his body on the cross. You also must be prepared for such a great sacrifice. If you give up <em>thyaga</em> (sacrifice) and indulge in <em>bhoga</em> (sensual pleasures), you will end up with <em>roga</em> (disease). In fact, <em>thyaga</em> (sacrifice) is true <em>yoga</em> and <em>bhoga</em> is <em>roga</em> (Sensual pleasures lead to disease). Do not become a victim of <em>roga (disease)</em>. Develop <em>thyaga </em>(sacrifice) and achieve <em>yoga</em>.</p> <p align="right" class="para"> - 25th Dec 2002</p></td> </tr> </table> <p align="right"><a href="#"><img src="images/top.gif" width="19" height="20" border="0"></a></p> </div> <div align="justify"><div align="right" class="style"><br> </div> </div></td> <td width="15"> </td> </tr> </table>  <table width="780" height="20" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bordercolor="#DDDDDD" bgcolor="#DDDDDD"> <tr> <td align="center" class="style"><span class="para">You can write to us at <strong>:</strong> <a href="mailto:h2h@radiosai.org"><strong>h2h@radiosai.org</strong></a></span> </td> </tr> </table> <table width="780" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="666666"> <tr> <td width="200" height="20" align="center" class="style"><div align="center" class="para"> <div align="center"><strong><font color="#FFFFFF"> Vol 3 Issue 12 - December 2005 </font></strong></div> </div></td> <td width="380" align="center" class="style"><div align="center"><font class="para style2"><font class="para style2">Best viewed in Internet Explorer - 1024 x 768 resolution.</font> </font></div></td> <td width="200" align="center" class="style"><div align="center"><span class="para style2">DHTML Menu by Milonic</span><b class="para style2"><a href="http://www.milonic.com/">.</a></b></div></td> </tr> </table> </div> <map name="Map"> <area shape="rect" coords="384,2,553,20" href="http://www.radiosai.org"> </map> </body> </html>