What Is God's Yoke Why Does Milton Call It Mild?

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Shakeela Bano asked 2 years ago

What is God's yoke why does Milton call it mild?

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Mir Tahir answered 2 years ago

Bear his mild yoke, they serve him best. In these lines, Milton expresses his unfailing belief in God's righteousness.God does not expect man to do anything but 'bear his mild yoke'. 'mild yoke' is a reference to the very slight burden that man has to bear.