“YOU SHOULD NOT DEPEND ON OTHERS”
The first thing He said was: Whether it is the Sports Meet or anything else, one should not depend on others. We should not hire anything from anyone. We should not employ people from anywhere. We should not deploy any agency for this purpose. You should be self-dependent and self-reliant. This is what He called swasakthi, which means self-reliance or self-dependence. This is a beautiful message for all of us that will help us to stand on our own feet, and not depend on our neighbors.
This made me ask a question, “Swami, is it possible to be self-reliant throughout life? Is it wrong to seek help from an external agency? Why not?”
Then Swami answered, “Even if some other man comes and tries to help you, it is only the spirit within you that should respond, not anything else. The external agency would act as a stimulus, and the real spirit within you should respond to that stimulus.”
What a wonderful reply! Now I understand that all the people with whom I mingle and associate are there only to help build my spirits. When we are out of sorts, or in a mood, others may say a few words to offer solace and support, but ultimately the spirit has to be built within us. In other words, as a matter of course, the external agencies kindle your spirit from within. This is the first point made by Swami.
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