Having wandered in the garb of an ascetic in many countries and having worn matted hair, the beloved Lord could not be realised.
Adopting millions of postures and observing the eight steps of Yoga, touching the limbs while reciting the mantras and blackening the face.
But without the remembrance of the Non-temporal and Merciful Lord of the lowly, one will ultimately go to the abode of Yama. 10.252.