In English
Service of man is more needed than service to the Lord Himself. In fact, such service is equal to service of the Lord. That is the path of real . For, what greater means can there be to please God than pleasing His children? The speaks of the or God as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes and a thousand feet. That is to say, all are He. Though there are a thousand heads, there is no mention of a thousand hearts, there is only one heart. The same blood circulates through all the heads, eyes, feet and limbs. When you tend the limb, you tend the individual; when you serve man, you serve God. So many thousands of you have come here to the for the festival. In most homes, guests and relatives are welcomed only when it is known that their stay will be short. But, here, however often you come, however long you stay, the joy you derive is undiminished; for, the kinship is not worldly, it is Athmic. And, Athmic Bliss knows no decline or change. When your goal is the service of the Lord, the adoration of God every step is a spring of joy; even moment is a valuable chance. Perhaps you think that the and which you partake in here is all that is required of a . No, these are only sanctifying acts which purify the mind; they are which elevate you and help to pass time purposefully. They promote detachment from the body and from objective pleasures. It is because you are encouraged to cultivate this attitude and taste the joy of renunciation that you feel happy while here.