Something to Think About

The company and friendship of worldly people is transitory and evanescent. Some leave us when we face difficulties, while others desert us in the end. But the Master is the true protector and helper of the disciple. He is always with him at the time of need or difficulty. He does not leave him alone at the time of death or even later.
_{Maharaj Sawan Singh, Philosophy of the Masters, Vol. V}

Shah Farindu was asked how he supervised his servants. He replied, “By politeness and forbearance.” He was then asked how he solved his difficulties. He replied, “By leniency and kindness.”

However serious the difficulty, use politeness, sweetness and melody. It can succeed better than use of the sword or violence. The wound inflicted by a sword heals in course of time, but that caused by a sharp word becomes fresh every time you remember the words. It is, therefore, necessary to watch the speech so that no harsh words are used. Think before you speak. Even if there is no occasion, ask to be excused, as a matter of courtesy. It tastes sweet to take bitter pills from a cheerful person. It, however, becomes difficult to take even a sweet thing from the hands of a rude man.
_{Maharaj Sawan Singh, Philosophy of the Masters, Vol. III}