HARI ॐ
May 22, 1958.
You have asked me the question "what does faith mean?". One way to explain faith is "the thing that makes you stick to your chosen path with diligence and consistency". Faith means we do not change the determined path no matter how much upheaval, troubles, hurricane or calamity fall our way. Faith produces certain kind of determination and firmness in life leading to tremendous amount of enthusiasm and that can never be produced by the understanding of the intellect. The natural wisdom that is produced from long term cultivation and steady pursuit of faith is very necessary condition for building and developing the life. Faith does not have any hope or expectations as a precondition. It continues to inspire us to stick to our goal and move forward. It is also the strength and support that endures us to face difficult and arduous situations in our pursuit.
Efforts without faith lacks the vitality and zeal for the purpose. If there is no faith at the root of the effort, the result is disappointing and incomplete.
Pujya Shree Mota
Pagle Pagle Prakash
Edition 4; Excerpt From Pages 122 - 123.
My two cents : A devotee has asked this question in reference to the effects of Naam-smaran (chanting and remembering God) in curing bodily aliments.
Efforts without faith lacks the vitality and zeal for the purpose. If there is no faith at the root of the effort, the result is disappointing and incomplete.
Pujya Shree Mota
Pagle Pagle Prakash
Edition 4; Excerpt From Pages 122 - 123.
My two cents : A devotee has asked this question in reference to the effects of Naam-smaran (chanting and remembering God) in curing bodily aliments.
