I would not scorn Thee

When pain and distress begin to lash like torrents of rain,
it is possible that the heart gets disheartened
and mind becomes desperate.  
Even in such a critical time as that, losing faith in life,
I would not retire into forest, O my Love,
putting on the clothes of an ascetic, I would not retire into a forest.

When abuse and insult lose bounds,
the fire of calamities burns on all sides,
and dear ones too become hostile,
even then, cultivating distrust for life and getting uneasy,
I would not retire into a forest and sing lifeless songs of listlessness.

My confidence, hope and courage would remain unaffected
and indomitable forever,
and my soul like a flame of lamp keep glittering
in the sacred shrine of Thy grace.  
Thy affection’s nectar would be poured on me everywhere and at every time.

O my Immortal!  
I would not forsake Thee for any reason
but be blessed by beholding Thee everywhere in the universe.

- Shri Yogeshwarji