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Rh though we may be plunged into misery and sorrow, yet he who realizes that he lives in his Father will be glad to receive whatever comes from His hands. That is freedom. For freedom cannot be in mere pleasure. But when we can defy danger and death, privation and sorrow, and yet feel the freedom—when we have not the least doubt about the life in our Father—then everything comes with a message of gladness and we can receive it with humility and joy and bow our heads in gratitude.

Namah sambhavāya.

"I bow to Thee from whom come the enjoyments of life." We gladly welcome these, all the different streams of joy running through various channels—and for these we bow to Thee.

Mayobhavāya cha.

"I also bow to Thee from whom comes the welfare of man." Welfare contains in it both the joys and sorrows of life, loss and gain. To Thee who givest pain, sorrow and bereavement—to Thee I bow.

Namah shivāya cha shivatarāya cha.

"I bow to Thee who art good, who art the highest good."