The noblest service we can do is that which we render unselfishly, quickly, silently, without any expectation of gratitude or reward. Cultivate We Must, our love for the creatures, and we must live the ecstasy of inspired service of man.
Manava seva alone is the greatest Madhava seva (serving man is the highest service of God). This, We Must. . The spirit of service must spring from our ‘love’ and so during the seva our heart expands and we learn to watch the gurgling flood of love swelling in its onward gush from us.
Gurudev would take great interest in the progress of the trainee nurses who were undergoing training with CORD – Chinmaya Organization For Rural Development.
In replying to a letter from of the nurse trainees, he wrote: “Let us equip ourselves to serve many unfortunate and suffering members of our community. Life is rich, not when we take, but when we give.”
One of the nurses from the first batch (1985-86) said, “Gurudev transformed our minds with purity and peace. We pray that the flame of love we received from him spreads through the Chinmaya Mission to the whole world. His teachings are the best things that can happen to human beings.”
Today, on International Nurses Day, we salute these bravehearts who have selflessly served humanity always – especially on the frontline during these times of the pandemic.