You must offer the Lord not the flowers that plants grow; they will reward the plant, not you.  The Lord wants you to offer the lotus that blooms in the Lake of your Heart, the fruit that ripens on the tree of your earthly career, not the lotus and the fruit available in the market place.  You may ask, "Where can we find the Lord?"  Well, He gives you His address.  He says "I reside in the heart of all beings." Knowing that, how can you look down on any being in contempt or how can you revel in hating or indulge in the pastime of ridiculing?  Every individual is charged with the Divine Presence, moved by the Divine attributes.  Love, honor, friendliness, that is what each one deserves from you.  Give these in full measure.

-Divine Discourse, Vol 4, Ch 17, Apr16, 1964.

 

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