One Who Serves is Mahant
Gunatitanand Swami was once sweeping the courtyard of Junagadh mandir. On hearing the glory of the mandir and Gunatitanand Swami, the Mahant of Tarnetar mandir came with his disciples for Swami’s darshan.
He had not met Gunatitanand Swami before, so he asked him, “Where can I meet the Mahant of this mandir?”
Gunatitanand Swami answered while sweeping, “You can go and sit in the assembly hall. He will come there shortly.”
The mahant and his disciples went to the assembly hall. A little while later Gunatitanand Swami, having washed his hands and feet, came and occupied the main seat and asked, “Can I help you!” the Mahant was surprised to see Gunatitanand Swami and asked, “You are the Mahant of this mandir? But you were just sweeping the courtyard!”
Gunatitanand Swami smilingly replied, “Here, one who serves humbly is the Mahant.”
The noble spiritual masters reflect the ideals of greatness through their actions. Humble service is the hallmark of true greatness. One who dissolves his ego and serves Satsang is blessed by God.
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