Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-3
Karmayoga
10. After creating beings along with sacrifice, the Creator said of yore, by this shall ye multiply; let this be to you the wish-yielding cow. He created human beings together with the obligatory sacrifices. But they did not understand the sacrifices, as they were subtle. The people entreated the Creator, “O God, what refuge have we here?” Then Lord Brahma, born from the lotus, gave this reply: I have already ordained the duties according to your class. Perform these duties and your desires will be fulfilled. You need not observe vows or self-restraint or torment your body or go on a long pilgrimage. You need not perform yogic practices or resort to charms or magic or undertake ritual worship with a selfish motive (86-90). Do not worship other gods and instead do your duty as a sacrifice restfully. Perform your duty without a selfish motive, even as a chaste wife serves her husband faithfully. This sacrifice in the form of duty is to be performed by you.” so said Brahma, the Lord of Satyaloka, the heaven of truth. He added: Folks, if you follow your duty, it will fulfill your desires like the wish-yielding cow and never let you down. 11. With this (sacrifice) serve the gods and let the gods serve you; thus nourishing each other you shall reap the highest good. If you do this, you will propitiate all the gods: and they in their turn will grant you all the desired objects (91-95). If you worship the gods by performing your duties, they will undoubtedly look after your welfare. If you pray to the gods, they will become pleased with you. When you become united with this mutual bond of love, you will be able to accomplish whatever you wish to do, and all the desires that you entertain will be fulfilled. Whatever you say will come true, you will command obedience, and the great miraculous powers will wait upon you and carry out your orders. Just as the forest laiden with fruits welcomes the spring with its gorgeous beauty (96-100); |
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