When we face reverses in life, does it mean that the Divine is angry with us?
Some people when faced with difficulties think that the Divine is punishing them. It is a mistake to think so.
The Divine never punishes anybody. It is only the king who gives punishment, not the Divine.
The Divine is love; He always gives only love. The punishment you suffer is the result of your own actions.
The Divine neither punishes you nor protects you. You are punished by your own sins and protected by your own good deeds.
You may utilise light for writing inappropriate accounts or for reading the holy scriptures. But light is not affected by what you do.
Similarly, the Divine is the eternal witness. He is like the light, unaffected by your actions, good or bad. Be it pleasant or unpleasant, you have to face the consequences of your actions.
So, do not indulge in bad actions. Always do good, be good, and see good. This is the way to the Divine.
Do not say, “I will try”; you must do it.
- Divine Discourse, Apr 14, 1999.
Sathya Sai Baba
The touchstone for virtue in a person is his keenness to give up, to sacrifice, and to develop detachment.
Source: radiosai.org