A sadhu asked Bapa, “Science explains things logically. Spirituality is a matter of faith. No logical process is shown; one is told to believe. This is difficult”.

Bapa replied by pointing to a lampshade nearby. He asked, “Who invented the light bulb?”

“Edison”

“How long did it take to invent the light-bulb?” Swamishri asked.

“Ten thousand experiments,” the sadhu replied.

Bapa explained, “So the light-bulb was invented after 10,000 experiments. And today, when we press a switch there is light. But just think how much effort had gone behind inventing the light bulb. Our great rishis engaged themselves in spiritual endeavors for thousands of years and then attained God. In that realized state they wrote the scriptures. If we faithfully strive to do what they have prescribed, we will attain salvation.”

Bapa pointed out that striving for faith is the essence of spiritual realization.