4th July, 1936

Talk 227.

The Master observed: "Being of the nature of Bliss why does one continue to crave for happiness? To be rid of that craving is itself salvation. The Scriptures say, `You are That'. The imparting of that knowledge is their purpose. The realisation must be by your finding out who you are and abiding as That, i.e. your Self. To be repeating, `I am that' or `not this' is only a waste of time. For the worthy disciple, the work lies within himself and not without."

As Bhagavan was descending the Hill, one of the workers, just outside the Asramam stopped work and was about to prostrate before the Master. Then the Master said: "To engage in your duty is the true prostration."

The Master's attendant asked: "How?"
M.: To perform one's duty carefully is the greatest service to God.

(Then, smiling, he entered the hall.)
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