There is a marked difference between satisfaction, which is called Trupti, and true joy, which is Santrupti. To understand this, consider the distinction between Kirtana and Sankirtan. Kirtana, which is vocal music, comes only from the lips, whereas Sankirtan is an integral music, which comes from the very core of the heart, freely; spontaneously, with a great deal of joy. In a similar way, Trupti refers to the satisfaction that you derive from the world, that is, the temporary joys you get from objects and phenomena in this apparent world; Santrupti, on the other hand, like Sankirtan, is the true joy that comes from the depths of the heart. It is associated with truth, it is permanent, it is detached from all transient worldly concerns, it represents the unity of the spirit. For Santrupti, there is no possibility of change. There is nothing that can be added to true joy. It is full and complete in itself.

The deeper meaning of all this, is that a devotee should not be carried away or attach any importance to worldly things. Use your time and effort to control the vagaries of your mind and develop mental steadiness. Santrupti is the true joy, which comes from equanimity of the mind, the equal mindedness which is the same whether there is victory or defeat, whether there is profit or loss, whether there is joy or sorrow. Therefore, devotion or Santrupti refers to a steady feeling of love and satisfaction, rather than to things, which constantly undergo change with time. Accept whatever happens, whatever comes your way, as gift of God, to be enjoyed with great satisfaction, regarding it as a gift of love given for your own good. That heart which treats all people and all things with equal mindedness may be described as having Santrupti or true joy.