In English
The heart of a devotee
Here is a small example. Once Lord asked , which among the five elements was the greatest. replied, “Earth is the greatest.” remarked, “Three-fourth of the earth is enveloped with water. In such a case, which among the two is greater?” agreed that water was greater. said, “But Sage drank up the ocean in a single gulp. So, is greater than water?” replied, “You are right, my Lord, is greater than water.” asked again, “But, this is a tiny star in the sky ( ). Now, is this star greater, or the sky?” replied, “The sky is greater.” The Lord agreed and said, “Your understanding is correct. The sky indeed is greater. In His incarnation as , the Lord asked for three steps from King . In the course of taking the gift of three steps, assumed the form of and covered the entire earth in one step and the sky in the second step. There was no room for the third step. King had to offer his head for the third step. So, now, is God greater or the sky?” replied, “Swami, when the mere foot of the Lord covers the entire sky, how much greater His full form would be! God indeed is greater.” “God, who envelops the entire cosmos, dwells in the heart of His devotee ( ). So, now, is the devotee greater or God?” asked . replied, “Indeed, the devotee is greater than God.”