Just following the rules mechanically like a puppet will not do. Of course, to become a marionette (a puppet controlled from above using wires or strings in plays) in the Lord's hand is good, but He Himself as Reality-directed action, having become evident in every vein and artery, in the very marrow of your bones, will take you in His direction at the auspicious moment. Never allow any opening for depression or dejection. Keeping the flag of hope flying, full of joy remain wedded to your present practice. Become filled with divine ecstasy steeped in its delight. The universe is in fact an embodiment of ananda. The pilgrimage that has for its goal Supreme Joy (‘Paramananda’) - this is real bliss. ~ Sri Anandamayi Ma For more such amazing posts of Ma, follow the WhatsApp channel of Sri Anandamayi Ma: http://bit.ly/srima_wachannel