Humble and Modest

Aum Sairam

Sri Sai Baba said, "He [the devotee] should be modest and humble
towards all, and worship Me with heart and soul. If he does this, he
will get eternal happiness" in Shri Sai Satcharitra Ch.III. If you
derive the least benefit from anyone, or should anyone contribute to
your happiness in any way, acknowledge his services sincerely and feel
grateful to him.

Never for a moment think that the benefit of happiness you derived was
due to your own Prarabdha and he was only an instrument and did nothing
to earn your gratitude. On the contrary, you should feel that he
conferred a great happiness. Gratefully remember the help received from
him, do not forget it throughout your life even when circumstances have
changed and always try to make him happy and be of service to him.

Do not hesitate, when necessary, to acknowledge his services to you
openly before a large gathering. This will foster mutual love between
you and your benefactor and promote happiness and peace; the spirit of
making others happy will grow from more to more among people, mutual
sympathy and the spirit of service will receive encouragement.

Remember that he who cherishes a feeling of gratitude towards his
benefactor renders a great service to the world at large; for such an
attitude pleases the heart of the benefactor, he feels encouraged, and
the spirit of service and benevolence gets strengthened within him.

God pleased with those who are grateful, and angry with those who are
ungrateful. Therefore, be grateful and never forget the obligation of
your benefactor.

Allah Malik