‘Let the tongue, accustomed to the bitterness of the margosa fruit of worldly triumphs and disasters, taste the sweet honey of Namasmarana (remembering of Lord’s Name). Experiment this for a time and you will be surprised at the result. You can feel the vast improvement in peace and stability, in you and around you. Learn this easy lesson, get immersed in joy and let others also share that joy with you. This is Message I leave with you.’ (SSS Vol.1, pp. 73-74)
The rind of bitterness of sorrow covers the sweet juice of joy in the orange fruit of life. When you peel out the rind, you get the sweet juice. God is the very essence of joy – Raso vai saha. (SSS Vol.34, p. 359)
sweet but there is bitterness in your
mind.
In fact, it is a blot on your character.
You will be appreciated in this world only
when you lead your life devoid of such a
blemish.
Listen, oh valiant sons of Bharat!
(Telugu poem)
(SS Dec ‘12, p. 406)