Wednesday, August 1, 2007

On Service

Our first and foremost commitment in the world is to do seva or service.
If there is fear or confusion in your life, it is because you lack commitment.
The very thought, “I am here in this world to do seva,” dissolves the “I” and when the “I” dissolves, worries dissolve. Seva is not something you do out of convenience or for pleasure. The ultimate purpose of life is to be of service.
An uncommitted mind is miserable. A committed mind may at times experience rough weather, but it will reap the fruits of its toil.
When you make service your sole purpose in life, it eliminates fear, focuses your mind and gives you meaning.
Seva and sadhana (practices) go together; the deeper you go in meditation, the urge to share is greater.
Turn inward and be active outward!

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