The khaki uniform they (the young Sevadal members) wear is a symbol of service, a symbol of remaining under command, and not a symbol of those who give commands. Whatever work the limbs, the hands and feet of the servants do, or whatever this body does as it moves about, it works only for the service of others. In their hearts dwells humility. If, for the sake of order, they ever have to say something, even then there is humility in their language and a feeling of mutual respect and courtesy toward one another.
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Gurudev Hardev Part 2 (alternate edition) is a second volume in the Sant Nirankari Mission's devotional literature celebrating the life and teachings of Baba Hardev Singh Ji. J.R.D. Satyarthi presents a detailed and loving account of the master's spiritual work, his teachings on universal brotherhood, and the countless lives touched by his grace. This book deepens the reader's understanding of a master whose mission was nothing less than the spiritual unity of humanity.
- Author
- Baba Hardev Singh Ji
- Tradition
- Universal
- Source text
- Gurudev Hardev Part 2
- Verse / page
- GH2.345
- Topics
- HumilityObedienceRespectSeva (Selfless Service)
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Learn this through reverent submission, through inquiry, and through service. Those who know, who see the truth, will impart that knowledge to you.
तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया | उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ||४-३४||
All that brings happiness in life is achieved through the grace of the company of saints. The more we attend congregations, the more our life becomes enriched with saintly qualities. Our heart begins to absorb love and humility, which are the sources of all kinds of happiness.
To be idle is to become disconnected from the rhythms of nature and to fall out of step with the progression of life, which moves forward with dignity and humility towards the infinite.
Thus God dealeth with us. When man humbles himself, God cannot restrain His mercy; He must come down and pour His grace into the humble man, and He gives Himself most of all, and all at once, to the least of all.