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The youth thundered: "But you are the same since ages".
The saint explained calmly: "See, there is a difference in your view-point and mine.
When I go out for Bhiksha and don't get anything, I still manage to remain calm. Earlier that was not the case. This training of being able to stay calm is received here. After praying for years together also, when I don't get anything, I am able to maintain my patience and calmness. The training that I received here to remain calm is useful when I go out for alms. Tell me ! Did I not gain the strength to remain calm in adverse circumstances?"
This is the mental state of a devotee. It can never be that God doesn't give anything. When God doesn't give you anything, he trains you to maintain your faith and calmness.
I recommend you to read this illustration five times. Reason being
When you I sit for lunch....and the food is not ready then .....
• When you go to the station..... and the train is late then..... When you go to collect your payment check.....and there is a delay then.....
When you go to meet someone .....and the house is locked then
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If you have read this, then it will be extremely useful.....for gaining the training for retaining patience and your composure.....!
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