What are the two qualities that are essential for a devotee and spiritual aspirant? Bhagawan lovingly explains so that we may march on with assuredness.

Every person has a mind of his own in which thoughts arise based on his Ichcha-Shakthi (willpower). One person favours adoration of Rama. Another prefers Shiva. A third one enjoys worshipping Krishna. A fourth is inspired by the contemplation of Jesus. Another is musing over the thought of Allah. All these are based on individual preferences. But, in the minds of all persons, in whatever country or region, whatever form one wishes to adore, whatever deity one wants to worship, whatever name one likes to chant, two things are essential. Vishvasam (faith) and Shraddha (earnestness). Without earnestness, even the most trivial act cannot be performed well. Without Shraddha nothing can be accomplished. Shraddhavan labhate Jnanam, says the Gita - Only the earnest seeker can acquire knowledge of the Divine. However intelligent one may be, without earnestness, he will achieve nothing. A man with earnestness can convert a small burning cinder into a huge bonfire.