Passage 7

In English

The Lord confers freedom

It is necessary to get at the inner meaning of what is said in the , the or the Bible or any other scriptural text. The good is liable to be misunderstood and construed in perverse ways. There is need for protecting carefully what is good and sacred. A beautiful parrot is kept in a cage. No one bothers to safeguard the crow. Likewise, the wicked are without restraint. Only the good are subject to restraints, ordeals, tests and difficulties. was born on (the eighth day of the Lunar month). From the moment of birth, He was subject to troubles. But whoever cherished the name of the Lord in the heart was free from bondage. was a prisoner. But the moment placed the infant on her husband's head, he became free. The moment the Lord touched his head, 's fetters dropped away. As long as he carried on his head and till he deposited the child in , he was free. He placed the child in 's house. Then he returned to his prison and became bound as before. What is the meaning of this episode? As long as Divine thoughts fill our minds, there is no bondage. But when you give up the Lord, you get bound in every way. There are deep inner meanings for the actions of the Lord. tried every conceivable means to .kill . But the Lord is beyond the grasp of anyone. Small-minded persons, consumed by hatred and jealousy, may entertain such designs. But these evil plans only recoil on the plotters and can cause no harm to God. They will only enhance His, glory