How should a devotee face challenges and troubles on the path of Sadhana?
"What can the evil effects of Kali Age do to a man whose heart is full of compassion, whose speech is suffused with truth and whose body is dedicated to the service of others?
Embodiments of Love! However much you may grind sandalwood, it will give only fragrance, nothing else. Similarly, you may crush sugarcane as hard as you can, it will give only sweet juice. When the gold is put on fire, it shines with added brilliance.
Similarly, a true devotee may face all problems, difficulties, blames and troubles, yet he will never leave God. He will follow God with total surrender. God will test His devotees in several ways. All these tests are the steps which lead him to a higher level. A true devotee leads a sacred life, demonstrating the sanctity of his conduct and depth of his faith. He will march ahead unmindful of all the troubles, difficulties and problems, and achieve the objective of his life."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - 14.4.1993)
Disappointments and distress are like the skin of the plantain, to protect the taste and allow the sweetness to fill the fruit - BABA
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