Whatever task we undertake, we should execute it with devotion. This, in turn, protects the practitioner. The lives of those with spiritual inkling becomes meaningful. When children are brought up with discipline, they have great future. Baba used to preach 'whatever task is undertaken, accomplish it with total devotion'. In prayer, the mind should meditate on God and while reading, the mind should not deviate from the subject. Baba loved such devotees. Likewise, adversities on the path of devotion should be treated as tests and with firm faith in the Merciful Baba, we should abide by His words to overcome the hurdles and get saved by Sai, our Saviour.
With great concern, Baba protects His devotees and cleanses their sins too. Even in the past, Sri Krishna, the Universal Teacher, acknowledged that only the sincere can acquire the knowledge of self. Baba admitted that Meghashyama, a great devotee of Baba, worshipped Him with pure devotion. The teachings of Sadguru may appear a bit tough and harsh. But, if followed with utmost sincerity, one could easily grasp the true essence. In the Bhagavad Geeta, Lord Krishna explained to Arjuna, 'Only the devout soul gets enlightened and experiences bliss'. Hence, faith without devotion and knowledge without understanding are useless.