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On the occasion of Fifth World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations on 20th October 1990, Swami said,

 

“Seva brings out all that is great in man. It broadens the heart and

widens one's vision. It fills one with joy. It promotes unity. It

proclaims the truth of the Spirit. It drives out all the evil qualities

in a man. It must be regarded as a great spiritual discipline. You are

born to serve, not to dominate. Everyone in the world is a servant and

not a master. All relationships – between husband and wife, mother and

child, the employer and employee are based on mutual service. The world

is progressing because of such acts of service. If not for the

principle of Seva, the world would come to a halt.â€

 

Ref: “Sathya Sai Speaks†– Vol. XXIII, Chapter-31

 

During the Summer course in Indian Culture and Spirituality in 1979,

Swami said, “Selfless service is a more exalted means of attaining

spiritual progress than other means such as meditation, bhajan and

yoga. This is so because when we undertake meditation, Japa (repetition

of the name of God), or yoga, we do so exclusively for our own benefit

and not for the good of others. These are aimed at fulfilling one’s

individual desires and securing happiness for oneself. However, what we

should aspire for is the attainment of the good of others without any

desire for personal gainâ€.

 

One should not feel proud about the position one occupies. The strength

derived from wealth or position is unreliable. Morality and purity of

mind alone can confer real strength. To develop these qualities, one

has to take up selfless service. The spirit of service eradicates

egoism and selfishness. In the process, not only is your life

sublimated, but the nation also gains through the example of a

dedicated servant of the public.â€

 

Ref: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XXII, Chapter-23.

 

In a most Wonderful Divine Discourses 5th of December, 1964, Bhagawan

said, “Service to man will help your divinity to blossom, for, it will

gladden your heart and make you feel that life has been worthwhile.

Service to man is service to God, for He is in every man and living

being, in every stone and stump.â€

 

Ref: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. IV, Chapter-43.

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In a Divine Discourse on the 29th of March, 1967 in Mumbai, Bhagawan said,

“Do not believe that you can by means of Seva reform or reshape the

world. You may or may not, that does not matter. The real value of

Seva, its most visible result, is that it reforms you, reshapes you. Do

Seva as a sadhana ; then you will be happy.â€

 

On the occasion of Guru Poornima on the 18th of July in 1989, in the Poorna Chandra Auditorium, Swami said,

 

“The body has been given to man for the performance of right action.

Every person has to discharge his duties in life. It is a sin to ignore

one's duties. When everyone performs his duties, the nation will

prosper. Perform your duties regardless of what others may say or do.

 

Engage yourselves in selfless service. Consider social service as

service to God. This is the easiest way to earn the love of God. The

best way to love God is to love all and serve all. Your entire life

will be sanctified thereby.â€

 

Ref: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XXII, Chapter-23.

 

In the opening remarks of a discourse when Swami was in Mumbai on 29th of March, 1967, Bhagawan said,

 

“Seva is the very essence of Bhakthi (devotion), the very breath of a

Bhaktha (devotee), his very nature. It springs from the conviction and

experience that all beings are God's children, that all bodies are

altars where God is installed, that He resides in all places.â€

 

Om Sai Ram.

 

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