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Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6
in the form of Gurudom or Masterhood with its attendant side- effects.
Babuji refers to himself as one who cleanses the toilet indicating breaking up of the individual network, removing our samskaras etc., Gurudom pampers ego, displays the vanity of the self and anchors on power and authority. As Babuji puts it, “It is the idea of service that makes Master” , and not the status of Master that brings service from the disciples to establish and expand the empire of Gurudom which some Gurus have unfortunately allowed to perpetuate. Humility and service-mindedness lead one to perfection and love being the link, the reach rate through service is far higher which no power could conceive and no authority could confer.
To sum up : Babuji’s categorical declaration is that “a real cry of the pangful heart of a true seeker brings the Master to his door”(P146 SDG).
2. Sri. B. Narasimhulu.
Revered sirs, dear brothers and sisters,
A serf viewed with respect to worldly angle, claims service as his only possession, his sole ambition is to see his capacity to serve is increased, his ego is transformed into humility and looks upon his object of service as God Himself and considers his own self as his perpetual servant, Service is ingrained in his nature. His only concern is to please his master by his devoted service with implicit obedience. A true servant exhibits the following characteristics; 1) faith in service 2) purity of service 3) esteem for service 4) self restraint 5) zeal for service 6) love for service and 7) modesty. By being loyal and surrendering his all in the service of his master, he compels the attention of his master towards him who in
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