When we are in a good, comfortable state, we tend to remember God more easily. But even if that state is disturbed, our remembrance of Him should remain firm. When Draupadi felt she had no one left to protect her, she called upon Lord Krishna with true desperation, and He immediately came to her aid. Our remembrance of God should be just like that — sincere, heartfelt, and instinctive.
Just as a child, no matter what happens, instinctively calls for its mother, knowing no one else — we too should remember God in the same way. It is only in times of real difficulty that we realize where our true reliance lies.
The stages of remembering God can be described like this:
The first is a superficial remembrance when everything is going well.
The second is a deeper awareness during adversity, where one realizes there is no one but God to rely on.
The third is an unbroken, constant remembrance that continues even beyond such moments, becoming firm and steady.
Those who remember God casually might wish for a life without hardships. But saints and sages, on the other hand, ask for difficulties — because it is then that true remembrance of God naturally arises.
Just as certain as we are of our own existence, we should be equally sure of God’s presence. While we sometimes imagine God is everywhere, this sense doesn’t remain constant, and that is why it doesn’t become a natural part of our behavior. If our attitude changes, it will gradually reflect in our actions. When we firmly believe that God alone is the doer of all things, we will no longer feel the need to constantly explain or plead with Him.
If we genuinely feel, “God knows everything about me,” we will naturally start behaving in ways that please Him. Every morning, we should wake up and visualize God’s form before our eyes, offering heartfelt prayer, saying: “Whenever I forget You, awaken me. I have no shelter but You.”
Regardless of a person’s situation, true peace and contentment will only come from remembering God. One who belongs to God will never feel tired of life. Worldly pleasures are like wine — their intoxication fades, leaving behind even greater sorrow. Only the one who truly feels “I belong to God” can experience lasting joy.
Rather than wasting time in fleeting pleasures and sorrows, our attention should be turned towards God.
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