Guest guest Posted September 18, 2009 Report Share Posted September 18, 2009 95. Service to fellowmen Human body is meant to serve others, not to indulge in selfish deeds. Due to selfishness, one indulges in many sinful activities. Eschew selfishness, take to selfless service. Give up attachment to the body. Become attached to the Self. Understand that the same Atma (Self) exists in everybody. Though you find myriad bulbs glowing, the current that is passing through them is the same. Bodies are like bulbs, the principle of the Atma is the current that is present in them. With such a feeling of oneness, make efforts to alleviate the suffering of your fellowmen. The Divine Call is not to deceive or mislead. It is to transform, reconstruct, and reform. It is to make the person useful and serviceable for the society; to affirm in the individual the unity of all beings in God. The person who has undergone this samskara (refinement) becomes a humble servant of those in need of help. This is the stage of Paropakara (selfless service). Service done with this kind of reverence and selflessness prepares man to realize the One that pervades the Many. Riches melt away only when you spend them. But the span of years you can live on earth is shortened every moment, whether you like it or not. Therefore, you must feel urgency in accomplishing great tasks in life. The intellect is a special gift that has been offered to you, so you may know yourself. Like the mirror is used to look at your face and set right your blemishes, use the intellect to discharge your duties in life perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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