| Discourses On Gita By Acharya Vinoba Bhave |
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| Discourses On Gita |
| THE KINGLY ART OF SERVICE TO HUMANITY - THE YOGA OF DEDICATION |
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in one instant the whole thing within and without is
transformed. In the same way, the moment we relate every action to
the Lord, at once, a wonderful new energy flows into our life. Every
action becomes pure. We are filled with enthusiasm. Where is the
zest in our life today? We are alive only because we are not yet
dead. There is a dearth of enthusiasm all round. Life is dark, ugly
and full of sorrow. But, just for a while, let the mind consider
that all our actions are for the sake of the Lord. Then we will
realize how full of beauty and value our lives become.
22. There is no doubt that a single
name of God transforms life at once. Don't say what good can the
word "Rama" do. Just try saying it and see what happens.
In the evening, after his day's work, the farmer returns home. On
the way he meets a traveler, and says to him: Bhavana is the substance of life. A strange lad of twenty comes to the house. The father gives him his daughter in marriage. The old man bows to the youngster - what does this mean? How holy is the act of giving away a daughter! He who accepts the gift, is regarded as God himself. This bhavana which we take to a son-in-law, let us carry it further and higher. |
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