Passage 9

In English

Dedicate all actions to God

How is man to realise the presence of and in Him? It is by doing all actions as a dedication to the Divine. "," declares the (Whatever actions you do, dedicate them to me. Consider me as your Supreme Lord. Be devoted to Me). This is the message of the Lord in the . This is the right way to worship the (attributeful Lord). This kind of worship promotes devotion. Only a land that is properly ploughed, weeded, manured and sown with good seeds will yield a rich harvest. Likewise, after the field of the heart has been cleared of the weeds of bad thoughts and qualities, fertilised by good feelings and virtues, and the pure seed of (Love) is sown, the sacred crop of (wisdom) can be enjoyed. Based on this, two paths have been laid down in the spiritual field: and (the destructive and the constructive paths). path refers to the clearing of a field of bushes, thorns and the like before it is got ready for cultivation. path refers to the planting of good seeds in the form of good qualities which will yield a harvest of joy. Hence everyone's heart has to be filled in the right way by and . It is not enough for a devotee to claim that he loves the Lord. He must find out whether the Lord loves him. You must see whether God showers His grace on you. Only then, your devotion becomes meaningful.