Guest guest Posted September 17, 2009 Report Share Posted September 17, 2009 94. Service realises God Doing something because it is being done elsewhere is a sign of ignorance. The service programs must satisfy a need, solve a local difficulty and must be adapted to local conditions. Do not think of the satisfaction of doing something concrete or about the name, fame or praise you will win. Do not crave for publicity...crave for the joy that shines in the face of the people whom you help. Selfless service brings you nearer to me. The flower that is your heart gets the fragrance by means of your selfless service and becomes more acceptable to me. Service is prescribed as one of the nine steps to realize God. You must therefore be earnest and welcome all chances to serve the sick, disabled, and diseased and the distressed. Holding a fruit in the hand is just a preliminary step. Without eating and digesting, you cannot he healthy and happy. Similarly, unless you serve, you will not attain joy and bliss. Your acts of service will be judged based on your mental attitude that is accompanying them. So, whatever work is allocated to you, do it with fervor, understanding of its importance and developing reverence towards it. In service, there can be no high or low, for God is in all. To remove the evil of egoism, service is the most efficient instrument. Service will also impress on the person doing the service the Unity of all mankind. One who dedicates his/her time, skill and strength to service can never meet defeat, distress or disappointment, for service is its own reward. His words will be ever sweet and soft, his gestures ever revered and humble. He will have no foe, fatigue, or fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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