Everything has its raison d'être, as you well know; hence this need for surrender. Everything becomes clear over time and ensures that destiny is fulfilled, even if not to the liking of human beings. Following a spiritual path helps one understand and respond appropriately to the vicissitudes of Earthly existence. Interiorising oneself, opening one's heart to the effects of grace, allows one to realize the distance travelled. What would an incarnation be without this reassuring prospect that all these trials are necessary to reach the goal? Whether aware of this principle or not, human beings are subject to laws, and they are immutable. Each step is taken for the good, and even if it's painful, it contributes to the best for the human being.

All this is not easy to understand; to admit it is a sign of wisdom – a wisdom that's only too ready to manifest in all possible situations. Rebelling yields nothing constructive, everyone does what they can. There's no need to judge but only to help by whatever means possible, in certain circumstances. Seeing only the good in everyone is wisdom itself; no one is perfect, there's quite a long way to go, and the prospect of success gives every reason for courage. Faith sustains the seeker, whose efforts are never in vain, no matter what happens. Our brothers and sisters are supported more than they

imagine, even if their lives are not as perfect as they would like. They're all on the way, the goal is within their reach, under our blessings.

Babuji Maharaj