We often take things far too lightly, especially those that come to us effortlessly, without any cost or struggle.
In this vast world created by the Divine, we tend to forget the immense value of the rare and precious human birth we have been blessed with.
We fail to recognize the profound opportunity that life offers us, to grow, to serve, and to evolve spiritually.
Rather than living with awareness and gratitude, we drift through our days with carelessness, unaware of how truly blessed we are.
And in doing so, we distance ourselves from the higher purpose for which this life was given to us.
Our elders have always taught us to express gratitude in every aspect of life.
Before we eat, we thank the Divine for blessing us with food.
We offer gratitude not only for the grains we consume but also for the water we drink.
In our faith, we are taught to be thankful for every living being, every plant, and every element that serves us in any way.
We revere the forces of nature, we worship the sun, the moon, the earth, the sky, the wind, fire, and water.
Even the tools, machines, and vehicles we use in our daily lives are offered respect and gratitude.
For in our dharma, we believe that when we express thankfulness, everything we use becomes more fruitful and beneficial to us.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb, in one of His deeply insightful satsangs, beautifully explained that if we truly wish to see our dreams come true, it is essential that we first honor them.
Saijan said that when we show respect, whether to a living being or even to an object, that very respect becomes a form of blessing.
The positive feelings we hold toward them naturally invite a positive response.
As a result, we are protected from harm, whether it comes directly from them or through any subtle energy connected to them.
Even if we set aside living beings, if we show reverence to something as lifeless as a stone, holding no negative thoughts about it and instead reflecting, “This is a humble stone, it causes no harm to anyone”, then even that inanimate stone will begin to emit positive vibrations.
It will silently bless us, wishing that our path remains smooth and free from obstacles. And even if any challenges are destined to arise, they may be averted by that silent grace.
Hazir Swaroop Sai Sadhram Saheb emphasized that we must learn to respect all, whether living or non-living—because respect and reverence invite grace.
