Question: How can a seeker learn to smile with the soul?

Sri Chinmoy: First you have to make friends with the soul. If you become friends with your soul, naturally you can get something from your friend. If he is the possessor of something which you appreciate, then naturally your friend will share it with you. But if you don’t make friends with a person, then how can you expect anything from him? So if you want to smile the way the soul smiles, then the only thing to do is to become acquainted with the soul, make friends with the soul. Then the soul will gladly help you to smile.