Passage 4

In English

The bird and

You have the example of the bird. It is in continuous search of pure rain-drops falling from clouds. There is no lack of water on the earth. But the bird desires only the pure unsullied rain drops falling from a cloud and will go through any amount of trouble to secure them. It has no use for any other kind of water associated with the earth. Likewise, the true , devotee or disciple, will only desire to secure the nectarine love of the Lord and for its sake will be prepared to go through any trouble or sacrifice. The exemplified such deep devotion in their love for the Lord. They offered all they had in the service of the Lord and performed every act as an offering to the Divine. The term "" is derived from the word "". The term "go" means the . It has another meaning, "the earth." It also refers to the cow. The used to chant the . They protected the cows. They sanctified the earth. Not understanding this sublime aspect of their nature, people have misrepresented them in various ways, regarding them as ordinary women, Even their devotion was misconstrued because of the failure to understand the true nature of their love for the Lord. On account of their narrow-mindedness, these critics could not grasp the deep significance of the ' devotion.