Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Sahib eloquently expressed how the ambience within our homes significantly influences our lives.
Saijan mentioned that the atmosphere we are currently cultivating in our homes will shape the future ambience we experience.
Children have a greater affection for their grandparents than for their own parents.
The bond between children and their grandparents is exceptionally special and lovely.
It’s often remarked that as people age, they regress to a childlike state, exhibiting childish behaviour. However, it’s important to acknowledge that while the elderly may display childlike tendencies, they possess a wealth of experience, knowledge, and wisdom that surpasses that of younger individuals.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Sahib emphasised that the younger generation should never undervalue the wisdom and intellect of the elderly.
He shared an anecdote about an elderly gentleman who once boarded a train and noticed a group of mischievous young boys. Despite their attempts to bother him with irrelevant and frivolous questions, the elderly man chose to ignore their behaviour and settled into his seat on the train. However, he remained observant of their antics. Eventually, the old man witnessed the boys conspiring to pull the emergency chain on the train and planned to falsely accuse him when the authorities arrived, purely for their own amusement.
The elderly man also observed that each boy hesitated to pull the emergency chain, instead urging one another to do so. Eventually, one boy agreed to pull it, but under the condition that all the other boys would give him Rs 50. This was because, during that time, pulling the chain without valid cause incurred a Rs 50 fine, or even a jail sentence..
The elderly man observed that each of the other boys took out money amounting to Rs 50 to give to the boy who agreed to pull the train’s emergency chain. He also noticed the varying amounts and denominations of currency notes each boy contributed to the agreed-upon sum.
After a while, the boy who received Rs 50 from his friends pulled the train’s emergency chain, causing it to halt abruptly. Shortly afterwards, the police arrived and inquired about who had pulled the chain. Without hesitation, all the boys pointed towards the elderly man. The police then questioned the man, asking if he was the one who pulled the chain.
Upon being questioned, the elderly man readily admitted to pulling the chain. When the police inquired about his actions, he courteously explained that he had been subjected to harassment by the boys aboard the train. He recounted how they had persistently troubled him and forcibly taken his Rs 50. Additionally, he substantiated his claim by accurately describing the amount and denominations of currency notes found in one of the boys’ pockets to the police.
Upon inspecting the specified boy’s pocket, the police discovered the currency notes exactly as described by the elderly man. Consequently, the police promptly apprehended the boys and administered appropriate punishment.
Saijan stressed the importance of never undervaluing the wisdom possessed by elderly individuals.
The notion that the elderly and children share similarities underscores the invaluable experience of older individuals, which the youth inherit like a blessing. Children glean valuable lessons from their elders, aiding them in leading stable and contented lives.
He mentioned that children within the household absorb teachings from their elders. They witness their parents’ interactions with the older generation and observe the conduct of their elders at home, shaping their own behaviour accordingly as they mature. Consequently, they emulate the care and consideration shown by their parents towards their elders when it’s their turn to care for their own parents.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Sahib recommended that it’s essential to treat our elders with respect and kindness at home, thereby fostering a tranquil and joyful atmosphere within the household.
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