Inspirational discussions about selfless service
Swami Radha found for herself that the term “handmaiden of Divine Mother” was something tangible and a way she could relate to selfless service in her daily reflections. She encourages us to reflect in depth. Continue reading “Reflecting in Depth”
Swami Radha said “It is a privilege to help others. Seeking a reward for this wipes out whatever you claim to do for spiritual life. This is important to understand.” Continue reading “Seeking Rewards”
Being able to serve selflessly means understanding your self and your personality aspects. Swami Radha gives some examples of what those aspects can do. Continue reading “Personality Aspects and Selfless Service”
Working for the benefit of others, seeking nothing in return, leads to a pure mind. Continue reading “Seeking Nothing in Return”
Swami Radha says that devotion is a selfless act. Continue reading “Devotion in Work”
Swami Radha encourages us to go beyond duty. She said: Continue reading “Can Duty be Selfless Service?”
Swami Radha talks about how a person living a life outside of the ashram can successfully do karma yoga.
What does it require to serve the Divine with a pure heart? Continue reading “Heartfelt Service”
Swami Radha asks “What are your sacrifices? She says purification lies in the act of renunciation, giving up your desires. Karma Yoga provides many opportunities to practice renunciation. Continue reading “Purification through Karma Yoga”
Swami Radha was very precise in defining selfless service so that we don’t harbor illusions about what we think it might be. She presented a clear road map for practicing Karma Yoga. Continue reading “Service without self”