Extracted from Bhagawan's Divine Discourse at Prasanthi Nilayam on 19.2.2004.
"Once Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was walking through a market place, chanting the Divine Name. In fact, he was dancing in ecstasy. On seeing him, some people thought he was a madcap. They snatched away his Mridanga but he did not resent this.
He started chanting the Divine Name to the rhythm of the cymbals. The irate onlookers took away the cymbals also. Even then he was not bothered. He thought perhaps God did not like the rhythm of his cymbals. He resolved not to touch the cymbals again. He thought that whatever musical instruments were taken away from him were not to God's liking.
God's will prevails ultimately. Such was his faith. From then onwards, he gave up all worldly attachment and concentrated on Prema Tattwa (principle of love), which none could take away from him.
One has to aspire for that which cannot be taken away by others. That is pure love. A printed matter on a piece of paper cannot be separated from it. Likewise, your heart should be like a pure white paper and love, the printed matter. These two are inseparable. Cultivate such love."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
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