The path of joy or the self realization has always been through series of obstacles. This has been the experience (of) all throughout. Because we recollect God only while in distress and it helps us, considerably in understanding the hollowness / futility of life.

Reference: Translated from Marathi Book “Tuchi Baap Dhani – First Edition”, Page 205, Letter addressed by Shree Maharaj to Shri Shreedharpant Joshi