Swami Sivananda Vani - 5

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ON DOING ONE'S DUTY: Vishnu Swamiji expressed this doubt to the

Master: " If the disciple's duty towards the growth of the institution

to which he belongs clashes with his obedience to the Guru, what

should he do? "

 

" The Guru's words must be obeyed, whatever happens to the Ashram.

Then everything will be all right, " observed the Master.

 

Vishnu Swamiji noted down the instruction and after a moment's

thought asked again, " If the duty is not done properly is it not a

sin? "

 

" If you fail in your duty it is a sin. "

 

" When contradiction comes between obedience and duty, what should be

done? "

 

" If there is contradiction, pray. Pray and wait, " was the Master's

reply.

 

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" God is nearer to you than your nose or jugular vein. " - Swami

Sivananda