in your ignorance, you feel small, you feel miserable, you
feel that the wicked, greedy and cruel people are all
happier than you and unjustifiably so. You are hurt and
feel that it is unjust that you, who are so truthful, so
loving, so virtuous, should suffer. Just ponder over this.
Are they as happy as you imagine and is your condition, as
bad as you portray it to be? Investigate for a minute, and
you will know the truth yourself. External appearances are
often like painted pots of poison. The hearts of people not
adhering to Right Conduct know no peace – they are
probably as miserable as you, if not more. Believe that
Righteousness will never play false; it will ensure greater
joy than can be gained through all other means.
-
Divine Discourse, Feb 19, 1964.
