Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-12
Bhaktiyoga
19. Who is equable in praise or blame, silent and content with whatever comes, homeless and firm of mind, such a devotee is dear to Me. He is not distressed by hearing slander or elated by praise. As the sky remains unaffected by its contact with the clouds, he treats evenly both slander and praise and moves with an even temper in public and in solitude. (As his mind is free from desires) whatever he hears, whether true or false does not affect his silence and he does not become satiated while experiencing the Brahmin State, beyond the mind. Just as the sea never dries up, in the absence of the rains, he never feels joy at any gain nor is he dejected at any loss (206-210). Like the wind who never remains at one place and is constantly on the move everywhere, he does not resort to a house and regards the whole world as his home. He is fully convinced, that the entire universe is his home - nay, he has himself become the entire universe, both movable and immovable. Even in this state, he remains still zealously devoted to Me. I treat such a one, as My crown and place him on My head. It is no wonder, that one should bend one’s head before such an exalted person. So all the three worlds honour him, by taking the holy water of his feet (211-215). One should make Lord Shiva as his Guru and learn from him, how to show respect to the object of one’s faith. But leave this alone. |
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