Service of mankind is above all. Now to make it an aim is our sacred duty. Your service will start giving results for your services, depending on the state of your innermost heart – kingly [rich], devilish [profane] or Godly [sacred]! Even Shumbh and Nishumbh also prayed to Lord Shiva and for a very long time, but their goal was wrong. Their goal was materialistic that I should rule the world, make others bonded labours and everything should go my way? A wrong goal was selected. That’s why they had to die. Shumbh & Nishumbh, later called Devils.

Do the service, but its goal should be excellent. The Almighty has been elevating due to the services only. Has been resurrecting the seers and prophets. Lord Shiva is a Yogi [A Meditator]. But he became Gopi [girl lost in devotion] became a female and did a great service of God in man’s appearance, then only attained the highest place. Now he holds the power of emancipation. He can liberate, whomsoever, he likes to. Such a big right has been given to him due to his endless services. Not only for his services, but for his companies of good people. By the dint of devotion Saint Tulsi Das, due to devotion only Meera Bai, Sahajo Bai, Karma Bai etc. all the saints were elevated.

Shakun Raghuvanshi
Jai Srimannarayana!

Summary:

The passage emphasizes that the service of mankind is the highest duty and that the results of one’s service depend on their inner intentions. It uses historical and mythological examples to illustrate that the purpose behind actions determines their righteousness and eventual outcomes.

Important Points:

1. Service to Mankind: Serving humanity is the highest duty and should be the aim of one’s life.
2. Intention Matters: The results of your service depend on whether your intentions are pure (Godly), selfish (devilish), or materialistic (kingly).
3. Examples of Misguided Goals:
   • Shumbh and Nishumbh: Prayed to Lord Shiva for materialistic and selfish goals, leading to their downfall and eventual characterization as devils.
4. Right Goals in Service:
   • Service should aim to elevate and help others, not for selfish gains.
   • Godly service elevates both the server and those served.
5. Divine Elevation through Service:
   • Historical and mythological figures, such as Lord Shiva, attained high spiritual status due to their selfless service.
   • Lord Shiva’s transformation and service as a Gopi demonstrate the power of selfless devotion.
6. Saints and Devotion:
   • Saints like Tulsi Das, Meera Bai, Sahajo Bai, and Karma Bai were elevated through their devotion and service.
7. Empowerment through Service:
   • Lord Shiva gained the power of emancipation due to his endless and selfless service, indicating the divine reward for sincere devotion.

The passage concludes that service with the right intention is crucial for spiritual elevation and attaining divine favor.