Excellence in Seconds - 6

Real V.R.S

Mahalingam met our monk today, after announcing his retirement. He said with excitement, “Swami ji, I have given Voluntary Retirement Service to the office. As you said, from now onwards, I will work for V -Vivekananda, R - Ramakrishna and S - Sarada ma. I have worked enough for others in vain”, and bowed down.

The monk looked at him deeply and said, "You have understood the first step of VRS. From now on you need to exhibit more responsibility and diligence."

Mahalingam: That’s it!  Swami ji, Now I will be able to participate in the activities of the Math and peacefully do the services.  Then whatever I do will be the service of Sri Ramakrishna, won't it?

Monk: Don't be in a hurry. Whatever you have earned so far in your employment is based on your will, duty, and responsibility towards your family, but now, you will be serving God, for your inner and spiritual growth. To serve Sri Ramakrishna one must pass through many levels.

Every act should be performed without selfishness and with devotion to God. By following Karma yoga, your talent should be used for the benefit of others.

There must be purpose and enthusiasm, while performing duties, must ensure that the Holy Trio gets satisfied with your actions. Only if these actions are done it is then correct V. R. S.

Service to God- Bhagavad Kaingariyam- is like a breath of life. Does it mean that someone has lived by breathing for a day or two? 

The monk's question made Mahalingam think deeply.