Chapter 19 provides a crucial distinction between reliance on grace for material needs versus spiritual progress. Baba acknowledges the truth of the saying, "If my Hari exists, he will give me while I am on my bed," but clarifies that this applies only to worldly provisions like food and clothing. He gives a stern warning that anyone who applies this passive approach to spiritual matters will lose their spiritual wealth completely. For spiritual advancement, Baba emphasizes personal effort with his "priceless words": "As one sows, so shall he reap." Therefore, while God's grace may provide for the body without effort, one must actively strive through righteous conduct, devotion, and surrender to cultivate spiritual success and attain liberation.
Baba's teachings mention both divine grace and personal effort. How does he reconcile the idea that God will provide with the principle 'As one sows, so shall he reap'?
π Chapter 19