SPIRITUAL NATURE CURE

  In the past few days, we have learnt about the need to imbibe divine virtues. The qualities of those who imbibe divine virtues shed light on the ways to imbibe those virtues, which Shiv Baba has given us from time to time to make us an “idol of virtues” and transform a “man into a deity”. There are many other types of divine virtues that we should imbibe in our practical lives. The more virtues a person has, the closer he is to God, the more divine he becomes, and the more happiness he experiences; this is the rule. But to imbibe all divine virtues and to renounce all wasteful ones, the main quality required in a person is “the appreciation of merit”. The special feature of appreciating merit is that it prepares the ground for gathering all divine virtues. Just as, no matter how good a seed is, if it is sown in land that has not been properly prepared, and no matter how good the irrigation may be, the seed will not bear fruit; in the same way, without imbibing the virtue of colle...

  But Shiv Baba also says that anyone who keeps something in the showcase of their shop keeps it neat, well-groomed, and attractive, so that it can be shown as a sample. In the same way, we must understand that all the knowledge-yagyas and knowledge centres which God has established for us are like showcases. God has set them up so that, by seeing us, liking our conduct, and being inspired by our example, another soul can gather the courage and make the sankalp to accept God’s knowledge. Therefore, we carry a great responsibility to make our lives living examples and keep them "on display" in the right way. If we willingly accept different types of responsibilities, renounce all demerits, and adopt divine virtues, then our life will surely become filled with excellence, stability, and constancy. This is certain. A human being should spend life as a collector of virtues; there lies his true welfare. When a rope is burnt, it turns to ashes, yet even then, the shape of the thre...