Passage 26

In English

Divine madness of has a lesson for all

It is clear that the (miracles) of God are inexplicable and infinite. It is ludicrous to seek the whereabouts of the Divine, who is omnipresent. was one who recognised the omnipresence of God. Recognising her supreme devotion was prepared to change His plans. People should realise that God responds only to deep and genuine devotion. Verbal supplications will not suffice. The devotee must acquire the yearning that will melt the heart of God. Even butter which is so soft melts only when heat is applied. Likewise, the warmth of (love of the Lord) has to be applied to the butter of the human heart to make it melt. It was their intense devotion which made dwell in the hearts of . They became God-intoxicate. Once when disappeared from their midst they started searching for him everywhere, among the trees and the bushes of , oblivious to everything else. Their appeals to the creepers to tell them whether their was hiding amongst them night seem hysterical. But it would be a good thing if such hysterical love of God filled people's hearts today. The world will be a calmer and better place.