Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

In the one in whose Raam resides, that person gains position at the Lord‘s feet.
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Servant to Sitaa-Raam
In the current eon, the word ―Servant‖ has become denigrated. The slaughterer of the
neck also calls himself a servant, the what has remained of the true meaning of the word
servant? The procedure of service is very gruesome. And that being the reason for the
orator tosay:
―Sevaa dharma: param gahano yoginaam apya gamya:‖
Even the yogis cannot fathom out, such is the complex dhrama of seva. The very
embodierd form of sevaa dharma was Mahaavirji. After taking residence in Ayodhyaa, he
constantly served Mother Sitaa and Lord incessantly. And by that very service, he had
embodied as his own the pair of royalties Sri Sitaa-Raam. Mahaavirji‘s mind, speech and
body had become offered to the royal pair‘s service.
Once Sri Raam and Sitaaji were seating alone together. During their chatting, an occasion
arose. Sitaaji said: ―Hanumaan is my supreme devotee.‖
―No‖, said Bhagwaan smiling. ―Hanumaan is my supreme devotee.‖
In this argument between Mather and Father of the worlds, where can resolution come
from? By the cause of Bhrahm and Maaya, this creation has taken place. Both out of love
got into argument. It was at alast decided that together at same time each should give a
task to Hanumaan to perform. Whoever‘s task gets completed first, Hanumaan should be
considered devoted to that person.
In a while Hanumaanji arrived. Mother requested him: ―Maaruti! I am thirsty. Please
quickly get me some water to drink.‖
Bowing to her Hanumaanji proceeded to bring water. But then Bhagwaan stopped and
asked him: ―Mahaavir! I am feeling very hot. Please fan me quickly.‖
―No Hanumaanji!‖ said Mother. ―Without water my throat is drying out. So first bring me
water.‖
―O Hanumaanji!‖ the aLord said. ―I cannot bear the heat. First the fan then bring the
water.‖
Hanumaanji was perplexed. What to do? ―Sabse sevak dharma kathora‖. The duty of a
servant is more difficult than other duty. If the servant entertains ego, then he cannot
serve. To enjoin the servant‘s ego with that of the Lord is called service. But here it was a
test of Mahaavirji‘s duty of service. There were two examiners. One was the Mother of
the creation and the other was the father of creation. Who should he obey first? Mother or
that of the father? In a moment Hanumaanji thought it out. He quickly brought vessel
with water in one hand and in the other hand a fan and extending his hands handed them
over at the same time to the Mother and the Father.
Observing Hanumaanji‘s supreme intellect, Bhagwaan and Sitaaji burst out laughing!
The ideal of serving was Hanumaanji. And only such enlightened service can be
considered true service. The current so called service is an insult to service. Let us look at
another aspect of Hanumaanji‘s exemplary service.
After the crowning of the Lord, Angad, Jaambvaan and Sugrive with all the monkeys
were departing for Pampaapur. Then Hanumaanji decided to devote his life to the service
of the Lord. Vibhishanji also departed to Lankaa. Hanumaanji began to devote all his
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