1. Let the worldly people criticize our devotion; we should not lose faith in singing the glory of Lord Hari, who removes all our sufferings.

2. The physical world and its perishable pleasures are always in stark contrast to the life of a true devotee (Gopi). To whom shall we talk about such a devotion when the rest of the world is after materialistic values?

3. As we know and feel the devotion and love of Lord Krishna, we must bear the evil words, thoughts and actions against us by those who are ignorant

4. When a diamond looks like another piece of a rock, how can we convey the worth of a real diamond (devotion) to someone totally immersed in worthless attributes?

5. As we recognize the value of a real diamond (devotion), let God give us the strenght to put up with the strange ways and means of the worldly people (2:69)

6. Devotee Mira sings the glory of Giridhar Krishna, "O Gopis! Surrender your mind at His feet! This will set you free of any illusions and miserable cycles of life and death."

Those who are sincerely interested in loving the Lord may heed Mira's loving advice from her own experience. Let us meditate on each of her statements and make it our own guide like Gitaji. Let us not merely sing for physical pleasures but utilize for the uplifting of our soul to its pristine purity -  Atman.

--Swami Radhanandaji