________________ What does one achieve by serving one's Guru and fellow brothers and sisters, who are followers of the same religion? Parmatma says that by offering service to Guru, one acquires Vinay Pratirupta. (Vinay - humility, courtesy, modesty, Pratirupta - reflected image, counterpart) Vinay means to bow down at the feet of, or pay homage with deep feeling and emotion. With modesty, one does acquire knowledge but when one becomes genuinely humble, then one can certainly attains salvation either in the same life or in his third life or in his fifteenth life. After performing extreme fasting for 30 days (maskhaman), one might still not attain liberation, but once humbleness becomes an individual's sole nature, then liberation is certain for him. Modesty and humbleness becomes a distinguishing feature of the person's body, mind and speech, he experiences extreme happiness, in serving his Guru and fulfilling HIS commands. One becomes mild, sensitive and lighthearted... there is simplicity in his walk... softness in his speech, eyelids and eyes are lowered. Every action is filled with humility, gentleness and kindness. The life of an individual with Vinay Pratirupta is like that of an innocent, tender rabbit. There is gentleness in his hands, legs, lips and heart.