Why should we practice loving service in our daily life? With what attitude should we serve and why? Bhagawan lovingly instructs us today quoting beautiful examples from Nature.
The northern direction is associated with the Gods in Indian scriptures, and so, the six months (of Uttarayana, when the Sun moves northward) are considered specially suitable for sadhana and ceremonial rituals. But, I must tell you that you must be concerned more with the Sun in your inner firmament than in the depths of outer space. What is the sadhana that will send the inner Sun Godward? God is hidden and obstructed by the clouds of egoism. Getting rid of egoism is the sadhana to be practised. Learn a lesson from the tree. When it is heavy with fruits it does not raise its head aloft in pride; it bends low, and stoops, as if it does not take any credit for its accomplishment and as if it helps you to pluck the fruit. Learn a lesson from the birds. They feed those who cannot fly far; the bird relieves the itch of the buffalo by scratching it with its beak; they help and serve each other, with no thought of reward. How much more alert must man be, then, with his superior skills and faculties? Service is the best cure for egoism; so, engage in it to relieve pain and grief to the extent that you can.
- Divine Discourse
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