The most precious human life is devalued. A beggar calls himself an Anatha (one without anyone to support him), while asking for alms. This is not correct. For everyone, God is the Natha (support). It is only God who is Anatha, because there is no one above Him. Tyagaraja considered Rama as his saviour and protector and did not care for the wealth of the world. He considered service at Rama’s feet as the greatest treasure. Kabir was a poor weaver and he used to share his food with others. When the king sent gold and provisions to him through his officials, Kabir exclaimed: ‘For whom has the king sent all these?’ They said: ‘The King sent these things to you as you are Anatha (helpless).’ He replied: ‘I am not without support. Rama is my Natha (master). You cannot say I have none to support me. It is only Rama who has none to support HIM. Give these to Him.’ Kabir said Anatha means God. We should understand the correct meaning of words. (SSS Vol.26, pp. 178-179)

Kabir said: ‘Oh! Did the king say so? But, I am not anathaa. Bhagavan is my overlord. I am not without a protecting master. Rama is the only one who is an Anatha-there is no Lord above Him. You better offer all these things to Rama.’

See how Kabir has delved into the meaning of the word Anatha. No one in the world is an Anatha (without a master). God alone is Anatha, as there is no natha (master) above Him. Everyone has a master. God alone has no one above Him. Some people come to Swami and say: ‘Swami! Don’t make us Anatha. I used to tell them: ‘It is not you who are anathas. I am the Anatha (Master-less). Never consider yourself Anatha (helpless). (SSS Vol.29, p. 271)