The attributes and the powers of the Divine remain unaltered in their pristine amplitude. The Divine manifests His powers according to the needs, the circumstances and the conditions prevailing at a particular time or place.Take, for example, the case of a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. ...He has both the power to protect and to punish. These powers can be exercised only when he sits in the judicial chair. The same Chief Justice, when he is at home, confers joy on his grandson by letting him ride on his back. By allowing the grandchild to play in this manner, does he forfeit his powers as a Chief Justice?
Similarly, the Avatar does not forego any of His supreme powers merely because He lives and moves among human beings as a man. Narrow-minded persons view these things differently. (ML, pp. 253-254)
There is a divine power that is inherent in every human being. You must strive to manifest it. Recognise that: all the Knowledge you have been able to acquire is because of this divine power within you. You must cherish and foster that power. Most people make use of this power for selfish purposes to promote the well-being of themselves and their families. It should really be utilised for the good of the whole world. You should live up to the Gita ideal: ‘Sarvaloka hite ratah’ (rejoicing in the well-being of all). Recognise the divinity in you and share that experience with all. Use the divine power in you to cultivate virtues, which constitute the essence of education. Lead a life which will earn for you the love of the people more than their respect. (SSS Vol.22)