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I am the Soul
आ देहादी आजथी, वर्तो प्रभु आधीन;
ara, H, Š GTA , he .....89€ Now that I am avowed to dwell at your feet, I shall dedicate from today my body and everything to you. There is not a moment's delay in it. From today, from this very moment, not just my body – excepting its activities upon which I have no control - but also my senses, mind, intellect, awareness and everything else is at your feet. Not just that, whatever I have ever believed to be mine in this material world is all at your feet.
Brothers! The question arises that a person may dedicate himself at the feet of his benefactor, but how can he dedicate his children and family or his property to which he alone does not have the sole right? The question is appropriate, no doubt but the answer too is similar. Only that person who has a total faith in his own wife, children and family can do so.
This is an anecdote from the recent history of India - Raja Shivaji, the great courageous king of Maharashtra. His Guru was Swami Samartha Ramadas. The Guru was at the court of Shivaji, with his arms spread out seeking alms. Shivaji put a small scribbled note into his palms. He had written away his entire kingdom in favour of his Gurudev. Swami Samartha Ramadas was an ascetic. He said to Shivaji, “Shiva, what do I do with a kingdom? I am on the path of total renunciation, I do not want your kingdom.”
“No, Gurudev! I have given it away in alms to you. I do not want it now."
“Shiva, I accept it! But now that your kingdom and all that is yours is dedicated to me, won't you do as I say?"
“Certainly, Gurudev! Tell me. This Shiva is ready to anything. Should I cut off and offer my head at your feet? There shall be no faltering in the execution of your orders."
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