Smiling Through Thick and Thin

After puja Swamishri was making his way to his residence. As he entered the waiting hall, he was led to Manish, a youth seated on the sofa. Due to a backbone disease, 18-year-old Manish had the physique of a 3-4 year old boy. Despite all his difficulties, he regularly attends his local weekly sabha and has great faith in Swamishri. As Swamishri approached him, Manish said, "Bapa, take me to Dham!" Swamishri responded, "See, he has so many difficulties, yet he is not downhearted. He is full of courage, enthusiasm and laughter. He discounts his problems. This is atmanishtha." Swamishri likes those who faces and tolerate difficulties with a smile.