In the Jaws of Illusions

Persons are so eager to own a house that they do not think about the aftermaths of borrowing money from money-lenders who fleece them with their installment schemes. And most of the borrower’s income is spent on paying the installments to cover the interest only; at one stage he is forced to divert his savings into repaying the principal. Wrong planning again!

What is the need for owning a house when the funds are not sufficient? Why are you trying to ‘keep up with the Joneses’? Another problem with people is their excessive interest in jewellery.

If you have jewels, wear them. But the constant newspaper reports of thefts leave you scared and so you would secure your jewels in the bank locker. Why buy jewels if you don’t wear them? And then, when a problem arises, you will pawn those jewels, pay interest, and finally sell the jewels to offset the loan.

All these are absolutely unwarranted, don’t you think so? Caught in the jaws of these illusions, you are unable to enjoy the blessings of nature God has endowed on you - the moon, the radiant sun, the cool breeze rustling the trees, the bubbling brooks, birds and animals. See how many friends God has gifted you. Have you ever stopped to reflect upon the wonders of nature?

You waste time wallowing in your misery and lose track of the greater pleasures of life. God has given you wonderful sense organs that help you feel these gifts of nature, and a mind that can soak up as much knowledge as needed; but you spoil it by crying over trivial issues that you have created for yourself.

Siva Shankar Baba has freed himself, so he can guide you to freedom. That way, you have come to the right place, to the right person.​