So long as attachment persists to the material body and possessions, worship of a material symbol is necessary. It is but a means. But many decry idol worship as a superstition. This is not correct. We will find it impossible to love God or adore Him unless we meditate on some Form. That is a necessary stage in the process of living. One has to accept it as such. A tree’s value is estimated with reference to its fruits. To experience the Divine Principle, idol worship is and has been a great help to many.
- Sathya Sai Vahini, Chap 2 "From Truth to Truth".
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