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Tuesday, Jun 9 2026  

SERVICE TO MAN IS SERVICE TO GOD DISCOURSE ON 1ST JANUARY 2004 AT SAI KULWANT HALL, PUTTAPARTHI


People can say that this is Brahman,
None can say, however, that this is not Brahman,
God only exists always,
The world is illusory, look!

   
It is great foolishness to worry about the future or the past, forgetting the present. The present is only real. Past is past, you cannot get it back, however, much you may pray for it. The future is hidden in the womb of time. It is not possible to visualise it. Therefore, only the present is important. Unable to realise this truth, people are worried about the past and future.
   

We must realise the truth that God has given us this body for serving others and thus help others. There is nothing greater than service to humanity. Service to man is service to God. All great men have sanctified their life only by serving humanity. Therefore, you start serving humanity at least from now onwards. Service is more important than Bhajan and all other Sadhanas.

   

What, according to you is service? You consider helping people in difficulties is service. No. It is not as simple as that. Your body should be constantly engaged in serving others. The human body consists of several limbs. All these limbs are meant to be engaged in serving the fellowmen and not for other activities. Unfortunately, we are forgetting this basic fact.

   

Na Sukhat Labhyathe Sukham (happiness cannot be obtained out of happiness). It is only through suffering, happiness can be achieved.

   

There is no use contemplating on God without making sacrifice. By contemplating on God, you may perhaps derive some mental satisfaction. But, that is of no use. Therefore, you develop firm faith in the truth that every living being is permeated by God and act accordingly. God lives in every living being and experiences bliss.

   

The body is made up of five elements and is bound to perish sooner or later but the Indweller has neither birth nor death. The Indweller has no attachment whatsoever and is the eternal witness. Truly speaking, the Indweller who is in the form of the Atma is verily God Himself.

   
This body is a den of dirt, and prone to diseases; it is subject to change from time to time; it cannot cross the ocean of Samsara . It is nothing but a structure of bones. Oh mind! Do not be under the delusion that body is permanent. Instead take refuge at the Divine Lotus Feet.
   
Share your education and wealth with your fellow human beings. In fact, God is the real owner of the wealth acquired by you. The money you earn belongs to God's Trust. God Himself is the President of the Trust. Keep your trust on God and make proper utilisation of your money. Do not hanker after money and other forms of wealth.
   
The Gitacharya has given a clarion call, Sarvadharman Parithyajya Mamekam Saranam Vraja (surrender unto Me all your activities and seek refuge in Me alone). Hence, dedicate all your activities to God. Only then will you attain peace in every possible way.

Note: This is only a summary highlighting significant points in the discourse. For complete details please go through the entire text of the discourse.
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