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Remember the Goal of Selfless Service |
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All the services, self studies, and sacrifices we are performing are only for the one single, unique and unparalleled goal of Self Realization.
Therefore nothing we do is for others, but only for the self-purification of our Jiva. If we do not remember this constantly, pride, vanity, and arrogance can raise their hood anytime to poison our holy life. Our enemy is ignorance (agyan), which causes delusion (maya) and a downfall as certain as death for a created thing or being. Only love, selfless service and total vanquishing of self-love will do the trick. We should not hope for an easy, magical or sneaky way.
Only the brave ones can take this path, and then, only a few out of these will be able to continue in spite of worldly chaos. And even then, only a rare one will reach the goal (Gita 7:3). We hope to be That rare one of course. Gita indeed has that singular goal in mind as she guides us so that we reach the GOAL in this very life, the sooner the better.
--Swami Radhanandaji
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 March 2007 )
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How to Perform Selfless Service |
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by Swami Radhanandaji
When a person performs a Yajna (Gita 3:9) -- an act without any selfish motives or considerations -- true happiness, harmony and freedom prevails within and among his/her family, coworkers, friends, society, and with all creatures at large.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 April 2007 )
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Selflessness Alone Will Not Suffice |
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Anonymous
The Vedantin says:
"It is not enough if you do selfless acts and lead a moral life. It is not enough if you scrupulously perform you duties. Something more is needed. You must attain to the Highest Divine Knowledge and thereby realize the Highest Goal yourself."
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 April 2007 )
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