the bees will suck the honey

[Guest guest]

"A devotee, while taking leave of Bhagavan, said:

"Swami, I am going far away from you. I am not sure when it would be possible

for me to return. The devotees who are staying in the ashram are enjoying the

bliss of your company every minute. Please accept me also in the same manner.'

Bhagavan replied: 'If one thinks that a particular person should be protected,

he is not a jnani. Do not worry, your prayer will reach God if you surrender to

Him.'

 

Continuing, Bhagavan said: 'Every one thinks that special grace is bestowed on

the devotees who stay here. If there is such preference how can he be a jnani?

The Lord is bound to protect the person who has surrendered to Him. In fact the

one who has surrendered need not even pray. The Lord always remains close,

extending His protection. The frog stays near the lotus but it is only the bees

with suck the honey of the flowers, however far they may come from.'"

 

(Santamma in: Unforgettable Years, p. 72)

 

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