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SERVICE IS THE ONLY CONCERN OF THE SERF
choosing not to serve has no possibility of growing into Divine status. Thinking good of others (Para hita) and granting comfort to others (para sukha) are the characteristic of the Divine is accepted by all traditions. The condition Prabhu where Master says that the aspirant feels his share in creation gets understood only when we view the matter from this perspective. Other ideas of such conditions are imaginary and most of the time illusory.
Master writing about service brings in the example of Prince Bharata of the great Epic Ramayana. He wrote that ̳he never allowed his heart to be contaminated with anything but the esteem, regard and devoted worship of the Master. He added that ―this example must be kept in view for maintaining the relationship which is the true form of devotion.‖ He did not use the word ̳may‘ instead he used the word ̳must‘ in this connection. Bharata before starting his work as a deputy of Rama as per the Valmiki Ramayana said ―This kingdom is Rama‘s. For the time being he has asked me to be in charge. In my brothers‘ place I have installed his sandals. Deriving my authority from them I shall do
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