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Two Students Set an Example for All, Guided by Guru-Practice

Story 19: Two Students Set an Example for All, Guided by Guru-Practice

Two girls from grade 7 were having a conversation during recess. One said, "It's so terrible that we can't do anything for people who are sad; like sick people, unhappy, sad people, and for people where there is war."
The other student nodded in agreement and replied, "Yes, you're right. I often think about this too and feel so helpless... wait, wait, let's ask Guru-Practice if we might still be able to do something."

With much hope, the two classmates went to Guru-Practice. With great emotion and nearly crying, they both said, "Sairam Guru-Practice, please help us. We want to do something for sick, unhappy, sad people, and especially for children who are in war zones, but we are children and therefore can't do anything. You have a solution for everything, which is why we have come to you for advice."

Even the wise Guru-Practice became emotional due to the love and goodness of these students. Guru-Practice said, "You can certainly do something."

The students became happy and said, "Really, Guru-Practice? But we are so small and not rich, and we are not prime ministers. What can we do?"

Guru-Practice smiled and said, "You can do these three things:
1] During light meditation, send light from God in your heart to all these people you want to help, because then the people will feel your love and goodness and have less sadness.

2] Think, see, hear, and say good things, because then your good energy will go into the world and the world will immediately become a little better.

3] Help where there is help needed and where you can help, no matter how small it may seem, because then wisdom, love, and goodness will grow even more in yourself."

The students thanked Guru-Practice, became happy, and instead of feeling helpless, now felt very needed and important for the world.

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