Page 543 - Bodhayanti Parasparam Vol 6

Whatever act you do, do it in the thought “It is the Divine’s command and therefore it is my duty to do so”
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Clauses like if a particular thing is good to me but when it can cause harm to others then it is not acceptable. It is good to me only and if it can equally do good to others. Thinking good of others is a result of our feeling interconnectedness with others. Love and devotion to Master enables us to view everything as an expression of Divine. We understand that we are doing it for ourselves and not favoring any one which leads to honesty and sincerity. Our actions become simple, plain, unbiased and straight forward.
Any act we do will be in the remembrance of the Master which leaves no impression on us and only such work becomes eligible and can be dedicated to Master. Thus we remain balanced. We do it as our duty. We work like a trustee as if it has been entrusted by Master for us to do. Therefore our dealings will be plain and simple and we will not be complaining about anything but will accept everything as a blessing of the Divine for our own good. There will be no hatred or ill will towards anyone. Maitri developed in us will not find faults with others. Under all circumstances we develop courage to act truthfully. All this gets culminated into moulding oneself to the extent that love and devotion for Master develops in others. Unless we develop that craving within us we cannot make
Honest
Every work has to be done honestly to the best of our ability with sincerity.
Perfection
It has to be done with a desire to improve one’ s capacity to the fullest possible.
Dedication
It should be done whole-heartedly and with interest as if it is for our own and dedicate it to the Master,
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