In English
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said “.” It also exhorted us to be “.” You must always be contented, contented to the heart. (contentment) is different from (contentment flowing out of an equanimous mind). There is a difference between and (song and music) and and (Singing and soul-stirring singing). It is said, “.” In kirtanam, the song may come out of the lips, most mechanically. But in sankirtanam, the heart melts and moves into a song which flows freely, dancing in ecstasy. Similarly, the words and . (contentment) is momentary, temporary. This is related to the mundane world. This is a worldly nature (). On the other hand, is like sankirtan. It flows from one’s heart. This is permanent, related to the eternal truth and other — worldly. This is related to the “” (the inward path). is changeless; neither anything can be added to it. It is a changeless, self-contented state of mind. A true devotee should never think about material loss or gain and cultivate a steadfast mental equilibrium. The word “” connotes an equanimous state of mind where one is neither elated by success nor depressed by failure. can be taken to mean pure, unsullied and unwavering love. Whatever God grants, whatever God gives, must be taken as “” (His gift) and we must be contented with that. Such an equanimous state of mind and balanced behaviour can be considered as .