Is there any easy way to keep the mind focused on God in the midst of worldly responsibilities? This is a universal question. A woman devotee asked: "Mother, we are doing our household duties day and night, and we become tired, fulfilling the orders and desires of everybody around us. We don't even get five minutes a day to call on the Master. What will happen to us? Will he not bestow any mercy on us?"
Holy Mother responded: "Surely the Master will bestow his grace on you, my child. He is all-knowing. He dwells in the hearts of all. He will definitely know if there is any sincere longing in you. Moreover, do you yourself do the household work, my child? It is the Master who makes you do everything. This world belongs to him. Nothing happens without his wish. Even the leaves of the tree do not move without his will. No action can be performed without the wish of Krishna. Know for certain that it is the will of God that such longing has dawned in your heart. Those who love God, He protects them. Whether you love Him or not, He loves you. In this world, there are monks and householders. God thinks more about householders. The Master used to say, 'A monk is supposed to call on God, but there is a heavy load of 20 maunds on the back of the householder.' So he thinks of the householder more. Have a little recollectedness of the Master. Call on him with a longing heart. Think of and reflect on him. At the end of the day call on him shedding two tears. My child, what do you have other than those two teardrops? Everything in this world belongs to him, but those two teardrops are yours. Please offer them to the Master. He will be tied by your love. My child, don't be afraid. This time the Master came to make an easy path to realizing God.
- ‘Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play’
by Swami Chetanananda, P693-94
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