Service is first and foremost about love and surrender to Master's will. The mindset of exercising power and being domineering over others is to be banished. It is harmful and, in the context of our spiritual work, it can only harm whoever has it.

"To love is to serve while stepping aside, i.e., by trying to iron out the egotistic tendencies that can emerge and defeat the targeted purpose.

"All our aspirants desire to serve. This is very commendable. We have already expressed ourselves on this issue. Many manifestations of goodwill are recorded at all levels in our Mission; this is what enables it to exist materially.

"While growing, our organisation must be structured to operate effectively. Various tasks are performed by abhyasis who do not spare their efforts. We could not progress without this network being put in place and which makes the whole coherent.

"At the individual level, the question is: how does each one operate? This depends on one's personal behaviour and underlying spirit as far as service is concerned. Nothing is perfect in this world, but it is advisable to examine oneself carefully and to ensure that this service doesn't do a disservice to the abhyasi as far as the rest of his work is concerned. Vigilance in this aspect is desirable."

Babuji

--Reflections