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How sad it is that this human life, precious as an invaluable diamond that
cannot be priced at all, has been cheapened to the status of a worn-out
worthless coin! There is no use repenting, after wasting time without profit,
without meditating on God or practising any Sadhana to realise Him. What
is the use in planning a well, when the house has caught fire? When is it
to be dug? When will water become available? When is the fire to be extinguished?
It is an impossible task! If, at the very start, there was a well ready,
how helpful it would be on such critical occasions! Beginning to contemplate
on God during the last moments is like beginning to dig the well after the
fire has broken out. So, if from now on, one equips himself by the contemplation
of God off and on, it will stand him in good stead when the end approaches.
Start today the Sadhana that has to be done tomorrow! Start now the Sadhana
that has to be done today! One does not know what is in store next moment;
therefore, there should be no delay in engaging oneself in the Sadhana that
has to be done. Physical stamina is also necessary for this Sadhana, and
so, the body has to be tended, though over-tending causes damage. To the
degree that is essential, it should be looked after with great care. |