In English
Become more steady in spiritual discipline
Take the troubles that come to you as tests and opportunities to learn non-attachment. The hot summer sends you to air-conditioning. Grief sends you to God. When a child dies, ask yourself the question, “Is it for my sake that the child was born?” The child had their own destiny to fulfil, their own history to work out. ’s father was so overcome with grief when he saw his son with a begging bowl in the street that he told him thus: “Every one of my ancestors was a king: what misfortune is this that a beggar was born in this line?” replied, “Every one of my ancestors had a beggar’s bowl; I know of no king in my line.” The father and the son walked different paths, traveled along divergent routes. The blood of the son when transfused may prove fatal to the father. Another point: you should all become more steady and regular in your spiritual effort. You must curb the propensity to indulge in inane jabber and idle curiosity. Follow the discipline laid down for the and become examples for the newcomers! This applies to the men also. You will have noticed that I do not address you as “dear devotees” at any time. For, to get that name, devotee, you must have dedication, unwavering faith, and steady discipline. When the Attributeless and Formless is available here and now as “with Attributes and Form”, you must use every moment to earn His grace. You do not realise your unique good fortune. In the years to come, people will revere you, for you had a chance that millions could not get; they will worship your pictures in their shrines! Live and love in such a way that you may deserve that honour.