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Human life is a precious gift. It has been given to us by God and is our opportunity to truly know ourselves and find our way back to God, our Source. Only in this human existence do we have all the faculties required to know God. For this reason, human life is known as the roof and crown of all creation. Travelers on the path Godward know that leading an ethical life can help us progress on our spiritual journey. Today, Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj spoke about a particular virtue that can help us tremendously as we tread the path back to God.

The virtues of truthfulness, nonviolence, love for all, and selfless service are important in helping us become a good human being. However, if we are to make rapid progress, the virtue of gratitude is essential. We need to learn to lead a life of gratitude in which we are grateful to God for everything that happens in our lives, said the spiritual Master. The pendulum of life oscillates between moments of joy and sorrow, both of which are fleeting. It is for us to learn how to remain grateful through these ups and downs, realizing that everything that happens in all the universes is under God’s will.

Rather than feeling sad and despondent, we need to attune ourselves to God’s will and learn to remain in equipoise through the changing panorama of life. As we grow in gratitude, we become calmer, making it easier to still our body and mind during meditation. Through meditation, we can experience God’s love and Light. Connecting with this Light strengthens our connection with God, and we grow closer and closer to the Creator.

Living in this world of matter, we focus much of our efforts on amassing treasures of this world: material wealth, name and fame, and financial independence, all of which we believe will bring us happiness. However, there is something much more precious and valuable than any material possession, and that is time—a commodity that cannot be bought, stopped, or caught.

We each have a finite amount of time on earth, a limited lifespan that cannot be extended. With each passing second, we inch closer to our time of departing this world. It behooves us to make the best use of our time here to fulfill the purpose for which we were sent here—to realize ourselves as soul and realize the merger of our soul in God.

Of the 24 hours in a day, we require a certain number to meet the body’s needs. The saints encourage us to introspect and reflect on how we utilize the remainder of our time. If we spend it all in worldly matters, we do not gain in the most important arena—the spiritual arena. We need to prioritize our spiritual goals. We need to put in time and effort to sit in meditation daily to connect with the love and Light of God, which nourishes our soul and helps it advance in the inner regions. When we do so, we can tap into the treasures that lie within.

We are all here to know God. It is simply a question of where we focus our attention and how we use our time. Just as with any other endeavor in life, progress on the spiritual path comes with sincere effort and hard work. When we put in the time, we can be sure to reach our goal.