Divine love is attained by the continual offering of worship in action, which is service that is free from motives.

-from Enthusiasm
by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda

There is a saying that it is easy to be a saint on a mountaintop, but the real proof comes when you return to the marketplace. On the Siddha Yoga path, we test our attainment and refine our understanding through the practice of seva, or selfless service. As we work with others in a spiritual environment, we have a practical means to put the Siddha Yoga teachings into action.

During the practice of seva, we perform familiar activities -- whether cooking, cleaning, teaching, or working at the computer -- with a focus on the Self, with awareness. Siddha Yoga students offer seva at Siddha Yoga retreats, meditation centres, and ashrams, creating a tangible offering of love in action.

In her message for 2000, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda speaks about "uninterrupted loving service" as a way to dissolve that which separates us from the constant experience of divine love. As we cultivate an attitude of service, we learn how to make all of our life's work service to God; all aspects of our life become yoga. Ultimately, we come to understand that serving humanity and serving God are one and the same.

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