Always remember that you belong to no one, and no one belongs to you. Reflect that some day you will suddenly have to leave everything in this world, so make the acquaintanceship of God now.

Always remember that you belong to no one, and no one belongs to you. Reflect that some day you will suddenly have to leave everything in this world, so make the acquaintanceship of God now. ~ Sri Lahiri Mahasaya.‪ Yes, let the ignorant laugh. You draw close to him. Merge into him by following the path of Prem Bhakti, the ecstatic love for the one supreme is the essence of all perfection. Always think of Him as your most beloved. You should hear all sweet and powerful stories of Him. If you are very attached to reading scriptures, or hearing katha with love and affection, then HE Himself, in the form of scriptures n katha, will enter your hearts and purify everything. Bow down to the place where there is Lord, Do pranama to those who are hearing, to the person who is speaking, and to the one who chants his name. This is the platform of Bhakti. As long as there is hunger and thirst, eating and drinking make one feel very happy. Similarly, when the Lord is worshiped with pure love, transcendental bliss is awakened within the heart of the devotee. If there is no love and affection, and you are worshiping HIM with sixteen different types of methods, HE will not accept your worship. And if you have no paraphernalia to offer and give only one drop of water or only a leaf or flower with so much love and affection, He will be happy. Even if you do not offer any water or leaf and just tell HIM, " O Lord, I am Yours and You are mine", this will suffice!!!
Love, Happiness & Blessings ~ Jai Ardhanarishwara ~ Jai ShankarParvati!