Why should we never consider ourselves as being forlorn? Bhagawan explains using the examples of two exalted beings.
A beggar calls himself an anatha (one without a master or anyone to support him), while asking for alms. This is not correct. For everyone, God is the Natha (support or master). It is only God who is Anatha, because there is no one above Him.
Tyagaraja considered Rama as his saviour and protector and did not care for the wealth of the world. He considered service at Rama's feet as the greatest treasure. Kabir was a poor weaver and he used to share his food with others. When the King sent gold and provisions to him through his officials, Kabir exclaimed: "For whom has the king sent all these?"
They said: "The King sent these things to you as you are anatha (helpless)." He replied: "I am not without support. Rama is my Natha (master). You cannot say I have none to support me. It is only Rama who has none to support Him. Give these to Him." Kabir said, Anatha means God. We should understand the correct meanings of words.
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