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Now here also, in this verse, Kunt\u012b continues to express herself with humility. This humility is very good in devotional service. Therefore \u015ar\u012b K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a Caitanya Mah\u0101prabhu teaches us, t\u1e5b\u1e47\u0101d api sun\u012bcena taror api sahi\u1e63\u1e47un\u0101: \u201cOne should be more tolerant than the tree and humbler than the grass to make progress in spiritual life.\u201d This is necessary because for one who is living in this material world there will be so many disturbances, just as if one were traveling on the ocean. One cannot expect a very peaceful situation on the ocean; even a big ship may also be unsteady, and at any moment there may be tumultuous waves. Similarly, in this material world we should always expect danger; one cannot expect a very peaceful life within this material world. The \u015b\u0101stra, the Vedic literature, says, pada\u1e41 pada\u1e41 yad vipad\u0101m (SB 10.14.58): at every step there is danger. But if one becomes a devotee, then one can escape (m\u0101y\u0101m et\u0101\u1e41 taranti te). \xa0\u2022\u2022\u2022 if you\u2019d like to find links to read for free or purchase: https://sravanamdiaries.com/teachings-of-queen-kunti/