If we are tired from failures, disappointments or are simply fatigued, what can we do?  Bhagawan lovingly gives us valuable suggestions today.

A time may come when one becomes tired and weak, but one should then pray thus: “Lord, things have gone beyond my capacity. I feel further effort is too great a strain. Give me strength, O Lord!” At first, God stands at a distance, watching one’s efforts, like the teacher who stands apart when the student writes out answers to questions. Then, when one sheds attachment to sensual pleasures (bhoga) and takes to good deeds and selfless service, God comes encouragingly near. Like the Sungod (Surya-narayana), He waits outside the closed door. Like the servant who knows their master’s rights and their own limitations, He doesn’t announce His presence or bang on the door but simply waits. And when the master opens the door just a little, the Sun rushes in and promptly drives darkness out from within. When His help is requested, He is present by a person’s side, with hands extended to render assistance. So what is wanted is only the discrimination (viveka) to pray to the Lord and the spiritual wisdom (jnana) to remember Him.