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Reflecting on his past spiritual practices and the emotional challenges encountered, Swamiji discusses the human mind’s capacity to experience various emotions. He encourages acceptance of different situations without being overwhelmed by them.

Every individual will encounter both sorrowful and joyful events in life. Diverse life situations may be encountered but a seeker should respond to them without being overwhelmed. The Bhagavad Gita describes a Sthita Prajna, a Knower, who may encounter a number of miseries and griefs, but he remains unaffected. He does not to get either drowned or overpowered by them.

A seeker must attain a state of indifference towards life and death. Through some personal anecdotes about interacting with individuals in various life situations, Swamiji emphasises the importance of sympathy and understanding in human interactions. We need to be sensitive to respond appropriately to different circumstances, even when they involve contradictions or challenges. Spirituality entails maturity, poise and harmony, where individuals maintain balance and resilience amid life’s challenges. Swamiji encourages us to embrace change without losing our core principles.