Swami's washing machine.

It is wise for us to remember when we work with fellow devotees, that He is cleansing us.

He creates circumstances that can provoke old hurts, personality weakness, old programming etc.

For example, if you are prompt and organized; He could have you work with someone who is late and unorganized. If you have a strong personality; He may surround you with very sensitive personalities. If you get angry, He can match you with unreasonable behavior. if you have an authoritarian father, He could give you the same type of personality for you to work with. If you are tired and sick, He can give you such a responsible position that you must continue to work. If you are irritable under stress, He may give you stress.

He creates countless situations for each of us to look at ourselves and our egos. The very nature of this cleansing calls for great sensitivity on the part of all devotees

(Rita Bruce)