In English
Devotion of overseas artists
During the past three days, devotees from many countries have presented a blissful programme of the kind which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world. They would not have come on the invitation of any government. Even if they had come, you would not have experienced the kind of bliss you have enjoyed here. This is an example of the relationship between an object and its image. It is because of the bliss within the artists, they could generate that bliss in the audience. They have come from their respective countries filled with devotion and in their singing and dance they completely forgot themselves. This kind of performance would not be possible by artists who expect rewards. The devotees did not come merely with art, but they came with their hearts. Their "art" is filled with "heart." Some of them were oblivious to their bodies in the performances. They were forgetful of their native countries - whether Russia, or America, or' Germany, or Africa. This is real (the state of spiritual ecstasy). is not falling into a trance or some state of unconsciousness. These may be caused by hysteria or antic of the imagination. means equal-mindedness, forgetting the body consciousness and being immersed in (bliss). These devotees demonstrated this and shared their bliss with thousands of others. Not only did they experience this bliss themselves, but they shared it with all. Can there be a greater thapas (penance) than this? What greater do you need? "," says the - Raise yourself and share that experience with others.