Patience [Saburi]

Aum Sairam

To develop a photo, it must first be taken into a darkroom. It is only after the chemicals have done their work in the dark, it is safe to expose the negatives to the light and produce that print. The light, which would have destroyed the film, now brings out its beauty. Sri Sai takes us through the darkroom experiences to develop our spiritual character. As we pass through trial, sorrow, frustration and disappointment His image can be produced in and through us. Then we are ready to be displayed in the light. Too often we blame our karma, people, or circumstances for our darkroom tunnels of despair or frustration. Although they may be a secondary cause, we need to realize that His hand momentarily shades the light from our pathway. He graciously takes us through such experiences because He wants to provide us with the benefits of even the darkness as He assures us if you cast your burden on Me, I shall surely bear it. In effect He is saying do what is right and have faith in Him.

Allah Malik