Teaching
A burdened mind does not become lighter by reasoning alone; it often needs surrender, prayer, and loving remembrance.
Meaning
Devotion gives sorrow a relationship. In grief and fear, the heart often heals not by becoming hard, but by learning where to place its pain.
Practical Application
During a difficult period, keep a short daily ritual: light a lamp, chant one name of the Divine, and sit for a few minutes without asking for quick solutions.
Source
Narada Bhakti Sutra, Bhakti as inner refuge
Attributed to: Narada