Pride Goes Before a Fall

Time is precious. Every moment is priceless. It is a rare opportunity to get the gift of human life. Therefore, no one should waste a single second. 

 

If one congratulates himself and prides himself upon his achievements, his fall begins. The pace of his progress may slow down and many an opportunity might slip. God always helps those who are hard working. We must move along the right path. We must choose a higher objective and earnestly strive to achieve it. 

 

Otherwise, we would waste our precious time and life. Those who put their knowledge and money in the service of society and live in constant remembrance of God would, in course of time, get honoured by all. Our life should have series of worthwhile targets and must make constant efforts to reach them. We should not be like the rabbit which fell asleep in the middle of the race and failed to reach the target. But the tortoise did not rest, but inched its way, slowly and steadily, until it reached the target. Haughty self-pride in one's achievements may cause a slip from the peak of success. 

 

Pride goes before a fall. If one strives constantly, with humility of heart and sense of devotion and faith, one is assured of success. It is enough if one stops craving for carnal pleasures and starts living in the light of God. There is no downfall. May Baba guide us on the right path and take us nearer to Him.