The Art Of Yearning For God !

QUESTION: According to my knowledge,‘yearning for God’ is spontaneous—we cannot force it on ourselves. Is it not so?

ANSWER: In some fortunate people,yearning or longing for God may be spontaneousand natural. However, in most of us,longing can be increased by spiritual practice.Some people turn to God and long for Himafter getting blows in life. Others developlonging when they listen to God’s glories. Stillothers by develop holy company. Reading ofnoble literature also helps in keeping longingfor God and higher life in general.