Book Title: Mind Your Mind
Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Pragna Prabodh Parivar

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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 ........... If you have read this, then it will be extremely useful.....for gaining the training for retaining patience and your composure.....! --- MIND YOUR mind: 109

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