| d.) “Man today is behaving in such a way that there is no trace of Divinity in him. He behaves like a monkey exhibiting his baser instincts, losing sight of the higher values of life. (i) “The four wheels of the chariot that lead man safely to his destination are character, truth, sacrifice and tolerance. Man today loses sight of the fact that he is an eternal spirit and lives only for the present moment, losing sight of the sublime values of life. (ii) “Good education is only that which unfolds all the hidden powers in man. People are wasting their lives just by reading many books. They do not try to understand the spirit nor do they implement that which they read. Book knowledge has increased, and experience has not correspondingly increased. … (iii) “Real education requires the cultivation of a sense of humility. Great learning brings great humility. Without humility, there is no education. This is wanting in the youth of today. …” e.) “It is known to every individual that it is the way of the world that people are after riches, after food grains, after precious metals like silver and gold, and so on. |
| (i) “But truly, these are not our wealth, these are not our happiness and these are not the things that should be regarded as signifying our prosperity. (ii) “Our good conduct is our true wealth. The Divine knowledge is the true riches that we should have. Proper action and proper conduct are our prosperity. It is only when we realise that these good qualities are what we should acquire as our riches and not the worldly pleasures,” (Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Summer Showers 1972) 65.) “It is said that ‘virtue is the sign of the educated person, the thing that makes education worthwhile’.” * 66.) From Agni Yoga, Fiery World I (1933), 194: a.) “What good is education if the brain remains crafty and the tongue false? b.) “People can be divided according to refinement of heart, but not according to falseness of consciousness. Do not think that falseness of consciousness has no significance for the Fiery World. c.) “Thus again from morals we come to chemistry.” |
| * Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Dharma Vahini (Stream of Righteousness). |