PREMA

By Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji

Life without love is a waste. Every one of us should cultivate Prema or love towards all beings, man, bird, and beast. If we are full of this universal love, we shall feel no sorrow. Children overflow with Prema; but as they grow older, Prema decreases. Prema is exemplified in the mother's love for her child. As the saying goes, an unaffectionate son may be seen in this world; but never an unloving mother. Like the mother's attitude towards her child, we too should be prepared to consider the happiness of every creature as of more value than our own happiness.