Having thus acquired the rare gift of Devotion the sage prepared a funeral pile and discarding all attachment from his heart ascended it.
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Ramcharitmanas is the magnificent epic poem by the saint-poet Tulsidas (c. 1532–1623), retelling the story of Lord Rama in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi — one of the most beloved and widely recited scriptures in the Hindu world. Composed with profound devotion and poetic genius, it presents Rama not only as a heroic king but as the supreme Lord incarnate, and every verse is considered a blessing to those who read or hear it. This particular part of the Ramcharitmanas is one of several sections into which the epic is traditionally divided, each contributing to the complete and luminous whole.
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The yogi who, having attained unity, worships me dwelling in all beings, remains in me, regardless of his way of life.
Devotion does not mean running away from your duties; instead, fulfilling your responsibilities is true devotion.
Your daily life is your place of worship, and your religion is how you live it. Bring your entire being into every moment.
When the soul finds itself loving God, and at the same time is conscious of love, humility, and reverence, it's a sign that the Holy Spirit is working within it. Whenever the Holy Spirit grants favors, He does so with humility and reverence.
Pilgrimages, austerities, charities, and acts of compassion are all commendable devotional practices, but only if they allow one to gain even a small amount of honor in the Lord's court.