In English
A devotee should always be happy, contented and peaceful. He should not give scope for any pain or sorrow in his heart. That is why, has exemplified as an embodiment of devotion and surrender. had been constantly chanting and contemplating God’s name and form at all times. In spite of the great physical pain and the difficulties he underwent at the hands of his tormentors, he never shed tears or cared for the pain. That is why has been glorified as “” (always happy and contented, a Yogi). A devotee should never allow bad qualities like anger, envy, jealousy, hatred and carrying tales to enter into his mind. These are literally enemies to him and hinder his progress on the devotional path. He must be alike to everybody. If you hate anybody, it amounts to hating the God whom you worship. If you take any action against anybody out of ego, it amounts to taking action on the very same God whom you worship. That is why the has exhorted “” (never develop any hatred towards anybody). This is the most important warning to us. Just as the seeds sown in a field do not sprout without cleaning the field beforehand, similarly, and God’s grace cannot be obtained without shedding the bad qualities in us. This is so, in spite of any amount of we may undertake.