Sri Sadguru Mahime

Author: Charana Dasa

Translator: Shri.Ganesh Prasad

Chapter 46:  Service

Once this Charanadasa was occupied in his daily chores at Gurunatha’s house as usual, Gurunatha never told anyone what jobs they should be doing. However, those who were doing work diligently used to get additional knowledge and responsibilities from him. Thanks to Guru’s compassion I had this opportunity at Gurunatha’s house.

Like this when l was busy in my duties, one visitor walked in and after observing my work for sometime said. .”You are very lucky, your service to Guru is exemplary.” I just smiled and continued with my work. Gurunatha walked in just then, hearing those words he said, “Your remark won’t reduce Charanadasa’s burden does it? Neither will it relieve him of his fatigue. If at all you want to help him, you should drop all your work and join him, and then your words shall be more meaningful, otherwise it is mere lip service isn’t it?”

Not stopping at that, he asked.. “Do you know the meaning of ‘service’? Do plants, trees, Sun, this entire nature ever claim they are doing service? Will they stop their work after being upset by some event? Do they ever ask for a leave? Like that, the man should always be dutiful under any circumstances without expecting anything

in return, and then it shall be called ‘Service’.

With these words he slowly turned towards me and smiled. That day, I had got the real meaning of the word ‘Service’ and it helped me in containing my ego. I thanked my master through my thoughts.

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