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YOGA OF SERVICE
actions are imbedded in the Chitta. They are also indestructible. They are real, valuable assets for you. They will prevent you from doing wrong actions. They will goad you to do selfless actions. They will push you on to the goal Selfless works will prepare the ground of Antahkarana for the reception of the seed of Jnana. The path of Karma Yoga eventually leads to the attainment of infinite bliss of the Self
Work unselfishly with disinterested spirit Always scrutinise your motives. Your motive should be pure. The fruits of actions vary according to the motive Listen to this story. In Hanuman Ghat two girls were in a drowning condition. Two young men jumped immediately into the Ganges and rescued them. One man asked the girl to marry him. The other man said. “I have done my duty. God gave me an opportunity to serve and improve myself ” He had Chitta Suddhi The external action is the same (the act of saving the life) but the motive is different. The fruits also must be different. Never care for the fruits of your actions But do not become a victim of sloth or inertia Pour forth all your energies in the service of humanity, countiy, etc Plunge yourself in selfless service.
Fix your mind at the Lotus Feet of the Lord. Give the hands to work. Even when you work, work like the typist or the harmonium player who types or plays while talking to you, like the woman who knits and talks at the same time Let your mind be ever
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