Life has to be lived through, for the sake of the chance to unfold the virtues. Otherwise, the person is a burden upon the earth, the consumer of food. Whether you like it or not, the length of your life is clipped every day; the Sun takes a day off when He sets. You have to pay Him this tribute. You cannot get it back, however hard you pine for it or promise to put to better use if given back to you. Once gone, the day is gone for ever. How can you be sure of the day ahead? You may not live to see it. So sanctify every moment by holy thoughts, words and deeds.

- Sathya Sai Speaks,  Vol 5, Ch 4, Jan 30, 1965. 

"Let no one suffer the slightest pain as a result of your thought, word or deed.  Let this be your Sadhana."      - Baba