Baba
is the epitome of love and compassion. He would correct the behaviour
of His children with patience and tact. God, who is the embodiment
of love, like a strict disciplinarian father, rebukes us when we
commit mistakes and guides us on the right path. Just as we crack
a whip and make the strayed cattle walk along the straight road,
so too Baba will chide us and ensure that we do not degrade our
character. It is not enough if we alone behave well, but it is equally
our moral responsibility to correct the one who commits mistakes.
When we do not do so, Baba will make us realize our mistake in one
way or the other. Baba, sometimes, may gently reprimand us for our
small offences; but, at times, He may look stern and pull us up
severely if we committed a grave blunder.
The severity shown by Baba is a testimony to His infinite love for
us. It is punishment given by a father who cares for his children.
It trains us live in humility, obedience, repentance and total self-surrender
to the will of God. We should, therefore, strive to be ever-vigilant
and watchful of our conduct as Baba will not tolerate our misbehaviour.
As a devotee and as an upright being, we should not ignore our duty
to care for our fellow beings. We should be ever grateful to Baba
who is always with us and guides us on the truth-path.
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