Passage 36

In English

A true devotee never blames God

Sometimes, even staunch devotees lose patience. Some devotees blame God for not showering His grace on them despite their intense devotion. was a great singer, who chanted ’s name incessantly. Once, when he encountered formidable difficulties, he became disgusted and started criticising , “, I think of You every moment; then why are You giving me all these troubles? It is not right for You to do this. Either I do not have perfect devotion or You do not have the power to help me.” The next moment, realised his mistake and began singing a song extolling the greatness of ’s power: But for the power of , could a mere monkey cross the mighty ocean?