Lead life like lotus leaf

We need a boat to cross a river The boat carries us and helps us to reach the other bank of the river.Hence, the purpose of this boat is helping others to cross a river. For this purpose, this boat should sail on a river.So,it needs water to serve its purpose.Without water,it can't sail.But at the same time,if the same water get into the boat,then there is a big loss.Yes,the boat itself sinks into the water
The water which is essential for the boat to sail itself becomes its destiny.Hence,as long as the boat keeps its contact with the water in a suface level,it survives.If it goes further,then it will sink.
Here,the boat is nothing but mere embodiment of our lives only. Yes...we are the boat and the the river is this materialistic world (சம்சார சாகரம் ) only.We have to live in this world.But should not sink into it.Lead a life like water on lotus leaf. Like river,this world also have unexpected twists & turns We should be very careful while sailing.There may be a lot of dangerous species .In our life, the five senses are the most dangerous species.We should not allow these senses to take hold of our life.We should lead a life according to Lord.He will see the rest for us
.In Bhagavathgeetah HE says
योगक्षेमं तथाम्याहं  ie i'll take care of my bhakthas Hence, no  need for us to ask Him.HE knows everything and HE will give what is good for us.