By 𝑺́𝒓𝒊̄ 𝑺́𝒓𝒊̄𝒎𝒂𝒅 𝑩𝒉𝒂𝒌𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅𝒂̄𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝑽𝒂̄𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑮𝒐𝒔𝒗𝒂̄𝒎𝒊̄ 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂̄𝒓𝒂̄𝒋𝒂
“To tell the truth, seeing the present state [of the world] I do not have the desire to go anywhere anymore. Man’s heart is extremely polluted. No one is accustomed to seeing the good in others. Hatred, violence, envy, blasphemy, flattery, and hopes of profit, worship, and prestige have turned the life of the people upside down. There is at present a dearth of love, affection, and goodness amidst mankind. Self-absorption and bravado have gained solid establishment in every field. If there is no patience, tolerance, and simplicity among mankind, then what is sādhana-bhajana for? Seeing all of this, I have personally become very reserved. I am just trying to go forward with what little humanity I have. After great ordeal, by the blessings of Guru and Vaiṣṇavas, I have become human. Therefore, I do not wish to waste time with inimical people. Hence, my sole aspiration is to lead a solitary life. I am accustomed to leading a solitary existence even in the midst of many people.” (Patrāmṛta, Letter 48)
[Herein is proven his limitless ability to remain unaffected. He would say, “I am in the middle of everything, but also not in the middle of anything—without adopting this sort of attitude, it is not possible to perform hari-bhajana.” He was the embodiment of this statement.]