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Chapter 12
Also it is not possible for a striver, ever to remain in solitude, because he has to come into contact with society, for the maintenance of his body. Moreover, if he is not completely dispassionate, because of his pride, in dealing he may be harsh, and so his egoistic notion, does not come to an end. Therefore, he cannot achieve his aim. In order to get rid of this harshness, he should remain engrossed, in the welfare of all beings. A striver, following the Discipline of Knowledge may not render service, on a large scale but the Lord declares, that he will attain Him, as he is intent on the welfare, of all beings.
It is necessary for both the strivers, whether they worship God with attributes, or God without attributes to, remain engrossed in the welfare, of all beings. When a striver thinks that his own welfare, is different from the welfare, of all beings, it means that he has egoistic feelings which is a stumbling block to God-realization. When a striver, performs all actions (eating, drinking, sleeping etc., as well as chanting His name, meditation, study of the scriptures etc.,) for the welfare of the world, his egoism, comes to an end and God's power, which is ever engaged in the welfare of all beings, supports him.
Real service, does not consist in offering objects and in bodily service, but in thinking of the welfare, of all beings without any selfish motive or reward. One should serve them, as he serves the limbs of his body, without expecting any fruit.
As a common man, without receiving any moral teaching, serves his body very scrupulously, without being proud of the act, so does a God-realized soul, remain engrossed in the welfare, of all beings, through the likeness of the self (Gita 6/32) without having the least pride or egoism. A striver, should ever follow the foot steps of such a God-realized soul, scrupulously.
Sarvatra samabuddhayah:- Devotees, who worship attributeless and formless Brahma, have evenness of mind in all persons and objects, because they therein behold only Him who is equally pervading in all of them (GIta 5/19).
The Lord, wants to explain, that devotees following the path of knowledge, besides thinking of God in solitariness, should also be even-minded, in practical life.
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