A devotee wanted to know his life span so that he could set aside a considerable amount of time for spiritual practices. He pleaded with the Lord to let him know his life span. God replied saying that he was given 80 years.
The devotee felt happy, but he continued: "Out of 80 years allocated to me, 20-25 years are spent in studying and playing. Nest 25 years are spent in my household activities. The next 30 years are spent in planning for my future and for the well being of my children. So, I am left with no time for spiritual practices. So, O Lord!Grant me 20 more years that i may think of You and attain You."
God laughed and said: " O mad man! Do you need 20 years to attain Me? Even 2 seconds are enough. How long does it take to put on the switch to get light? Not even a second! Granted that you need 20 years to think of Me wholeheartedly, what is the guarantee that you will not use it for other activities? It is nothing but laziness. 'Slow and steady wins the race'. Even a second in contemplation of Me with a steady mind will draw you to Me. 'Time is God; do not waste time; time wasted is life wasted.' Proper utilisation of time is itself a spiritual practice. "
"I am Ever living to help and guide all, who come to me, who surrender to me and who seek refuge in me.- Baba"
Sangeetha
Topic: Your life span !!! - Food for thought (Read 1315 times)