April 16, 2026
What should our attitude be towards our duties and our profession? Our Loving Lord reminds us of an ancient tradition and inspires us today.
Without working hard, you cannot get any reward. But nowadays, man is not prepared to work hard. During Upanishadic times, people would offer their salutations to karma before undertaking it: Tasmai namah karmane (salutations to action). We have to offer our salutations to karma in the first instance so that it gives us good results. In Bharat, some people follow this sacred tradition even today. A cricket player pays his respects to the ball before starting to bowl. A dancer salutes the anklets before tying them to her feet. Even an uneducated driver offers his obeisance to the steering wheel before driving the vehicle. But, most of the educated people have forgotten such an ancient tradition and culture. That is why accidents are on the rise. There is a sense of fear and insecurity among people. First of all, we must offer our respects and express our gratitude to karma before undertaking it. Everyone must understand his duty and perform it to the best of their ability.
– Divine Discourse, Apr 15, 2003.
When man does his duty sincerely, there will be no shortage of food and water. Without working hard, one cannot lead a happy life. – BABA
With Love
Baba
#Sri Sathya Sai
Sai Inspires (‘Thought for the Day’, originally in English) is written daily, every day of the year, on a small blackboard, at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram, Prashanti Nilayam.
