What does the tree do? It takes minerals and water from the soil and converts them into food for itself. The tree, through the process of photosynthesis, takes light energy from the sun and converts it into chemical energy, which is then used to fuel its activities. This is the result of the art of conversion. In doing so, every tree gives a silent message to man: Learn the art of conversion and the whole world will become a means of spiritual food for you. Make the whole world a global source of your personality development. You will be able to live in this world as a complaint-free person.
An international book fair is going on in Delhi and today is its last day. I went there yesterday. Pragati Maidan is a vast place. It had stalls everywhere. It seemed like a city of learning spread out on a vast campus. There were books and reading materials everywhere. Educated people filled the place. The place had an atmosphere of learning. I suddenly noticed a dog running in the midst of people. This was a unique scene for me.
I remembered a verse from the Quran. There is a chapter in the Quran titled Muhammad. A verse in it speaks about ordinary people. It says: Copy Arabic text (47:12) The verse says that the abode of such people is Hell.
This is a verse to ponder upon. God created a world where there are divine signs all around. Everything, be it a galaxy, the solar system or oceans, has divine signs. If you observe these phenomena and apply your mind, you will be able to extract deep meaning.
But people lead their lives without reflection and then they die. Another verse in the Quran says: Copy Arabic text (17:72)
Who is blind?
Blind is one who walks in the midst of signs but doesn’t take lessons from them. He is just like the animal I saw yesterday.
