Thereafter Shriji Mahãrãj asked the paramhansas, “What type of understanding must a devotee have, whereby he will in no way recede from the path of liberation regardless of the adverse circumstances he may encounter, and whereby he develops such staunchness that he will not be affected by any obstacles whatsoever?”

The senior sãdhus answered according to their understanding, but Shriji Mahãrãj’s question was not answered satisfactorily. So Shriji Mahãrãj said, “The answer to this is as follows: If a person is profoundly attached to God and His Bhakta, just as he is attached to his body, then he will not be affected by any obstacles. In fact, regardless of the extent of adverse circumstances he may encounter, he will not turn away from God and His Bhakta.”

[Gadhadã III-11]