Sevā, selfless service with body, mind, and speech, is the highest path.
Sevā is greater than all meditation and mantras, but must be done with the whole heart, holding nothing back. Tan means offering the entire body to help others and bring happiness. Man means directing the mind completely toward those served, from head to toe. If the mind judges, thinking "I like this person, not that one," then it is not sevā. In satsaṅg, do not be distracted by who sits nearby; all are one in the ocean of unity. Bachan, speech, can be a knife or a source of joy, so it must embody sweetness and goodness. Dhan is not money; it is the offering of all feelings and work, the true wealth of the heart. Money is like dirt on the hands; those who chase it become lost. The poorest, most humble one who serves without condition shows the highest soul. When the young child runs to bring water without thought of self, that is genuine sevā. Greed corrupts; those who hold back in service lack the inner knowledge. In public places, pushing ahead instead of letting the old go first reveals a lack of proper upbringing. During satsaṅg, rustling papers creates nuisance and disrespect. Dedicate tan, man, bachan, and the deep heart entirely to Gurudev. The ocean of satsaṅg holds all without distinction, like a ship crossing rough waters. In this age, money is treated as God, leading to harm, but the true path is selfless giving.
"If you say, 'No, just a little bit,' if you always hold back, then it is not sevā."
"Bachan, the word, can be like a knife, or that bachan can be like happiness, joy, love—everything."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India