During an uplifting Satsang, Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Sahib directed our focus towards introspection. He encouraged us to contemplate how, when we admire a rose plant, we notice the splendid rose proudly perched on its stem, emanating fragrance, seemingly unfazed by the sharp thorns on its branches or the surrounding soil’s dirt and debris.
When our attention is solely on the thorns, we may see pain and hardship. Yet, when we shift our gaze to the rose, we find inspiration in its ability to retain its beauty amidst adversity. Despite being encompassed by thorns, dirt, and muck, the rose steadfastly continues to exude its fragrance, maintaining its freshness, softness, and purity. Its alluring aroma captivates all who encounter it, rendering it universally beautiful and attractive.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb stressed the importance of introspection, urging us to consider that if a rose can thrive amidst thorns and surrounding chaos without being affected, then as humans, we too can preserve our happiness amid worries and unfavourable circumstances.
Let’s embrace positivity and aspire to emulate the resilience and beauty of a rose flower, rather than adopting the characteristics of thorns.
Continuously dwelling on our worries, problems, or sadness will gradually corrode our inner selves, leaving us vulnerable, weakened, and depleted.
Externally, we may appear fresh and resilient, but internally, we’ll deteriorate, becoming increasingly frail and hollow.
Similar to a structure weakened by white ants from within, something may seem robust externally but crumble with a single blow due to its internal decay.
We should lead our lives not in a state of constant worry, but rather through the practice of meditation.
We tend to fixate on elements that bring us sadness or distress, often dwelling excessively on past misfortunes. By clinging to these tensions, we sabotage our own well-being. It’s essential to remain mindful of our thoughts and not allow them to dictate our lives negatively.
We should address our worries by actively seeking solutions for them.
We should utilize our energy to resolve our problems rather than continuously ruminating on them.
If we come to realize that the problem at hand lacks a feasible solution, it’s important to release it and allow time to naturally address it. Over time, we may find that we either forget about our problems altogether or pay less attention to them, eventually leaving them behind.
Over time, we may find that negative emotions such as hatred, jealousy, or anger towards someone fade away. Similarly, we might forget about financial transactions, whether owed money or debts, as time passes. We may even lose the inclination to pursue repayment or remind others of their obligations.
Similarly, if we choose not to dwell on negativity or worry and instead release them, they will gradually lose their power over us with time. This is why it’s crucial not to subject ourselves to health issues by clinging to worries and problems. It’s imperative to let them go.
We must strive to maintain resilience and vitality, akin to a rose. As humans, we inevitably experience a spectrum of emotions—joy, sorrow, anxiety, enthusiasm, and more. However, it’s essential not to lose our equilibrium. Instead, we should cultivate unwavering faith in both the divine and ourselves.
Maintaining unwavering faith in God, recognising His continuous protection and guidance, guarantees our well-being and inner peace, as we rely on His unwavering assistance through life’s trials.
With such steadfast faith, we’ll never succumb to troubles or difficulties, as they will gradually weaken and fade away over time. This way, we’ll lead a beautiful life, akin to the elegance of a rose.
Sacho Satram
