A young sadaka lovesick girl asked his master:
Oh venerable master, I’m feeling very stirred, please tell me how will I manage to do my sadhana (daily spiritual practice) if I can’t stop thinking about that guy? I’m head over heels for him, how can I find inner peace, and how will I find happiness?
He kindly answered:
Dear sister, you see a difference where everything is the same, you must find your answers to your questions from within you. I will just say that the only heart you need to conquer is your own. If one conquers oneself, they’ll conquer everything.
Having said this, he gently patted the girl on her shoulder, walked off and disappeared into the forest.
Alfananda