Note – how to maintain such a devotion in our hearts always? The secret is “Madhava Seva, Manava Seva”. Each word should be spoken with thinking and rethinking, “Am I hurting the Lord in the other person?”. This does not imply that we should become doormats to others. We must not allow others to dishonor the Lord in ourselves too. It is very difficult to get the perfect balance here, but it is not impossible.

With constant practice and awareness, we will be able to develop humility and self respect in the perfect balance. Some people worship God in the temples and churches, but treat fellow people very badly. They do not realize that it is God that gets hurt. A Sadhu’s love for God is not confined within places of worship, but expressed by loving and caring others. Such a Sadhu, well rooted in Knowledge and Dispassion and immersed in Devotion is a true Satsang for the sincere seeker.

The Lord further states the merits of Satsang,

“The Sadhus who are indifferent to other things (apart from the Lord) are capable of removing the defects of the Dussang (bad company). So Satsang is most desirable, as it increases the possibility of Moksha.