Rise Above Attachment, Hatred, Jealousy and Criticism: Kailash Manav
Udaipur, August 18: A spiritual and devotional atmosphere prevailed during the Shiva Katha organised as part of the “Apno Se Apni Baat Bholenath Ke Saath” programme at the Seva Mahatirth Badi campus of Narayan Seva Sansthan.
From the Vyas Peeth, Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal gave a moving narration of the penance of Manu, described as the first man of creation, and Shatarupa, the woman in the form of mother, along with episodes related to the expansion of creation, Daksha and Mata Jagdamba. The spiritual episodes touched the hearts of divyangjans and their family members who had come from across the country.
Kailash Manav Performs Shiva Puja
During the Katha, Sansthan Founder Chairman Kailash Manav also attended the programme. He performed the traditional worship of Lord Shiva and expressed his devotion to Bholenath before greeting the devotees.
He expressed gratitude to the donors who had supported Narayan Seva Sansthan throughout its service journey, from the period of hardship in Pindwara to the present.
Kailash Manav said Lord Shiva is pleased not through external show, but through sincerity of heart and even a small spirit of service. He said a dedicated attitude towards service is true worship of Lord Shiva.
‘Sacrifice Should Begin With Oneself’
Kailash Manav said people should begin the practice of sacrifice with themselves rather than expecting it from others. He said giving up tendencies such as attachment, hatred, jealousy, ego and criticism and purifying the mind is the essence of spiritual practice.
He said there can be no greater form of worship than treating another person’s suffering as one’s own and bringing relief to their life. Bringing a smile to the face of a needy person is true service to God, he added.
Message of Patience, Compassion and Service
Through various episodes from the Katha, Prashant Agrawal explained that Lord Shiva symbolises simplicity, compassion and equanimity. He said the Shiva Katha teaches people not to abandon patience, sacrifice and a spirit of philanthropy even in difficult circumstances.
Devotees participated in the programme with devotion while singing Shiva bhajans. The campus echoed with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Prashant Agrawal called upon devotees to ensure that worship does not remain limited to temples but is also reflected in their behaviour and actions. He said that when there is compassion in the heart, sweetness in speech and service in one’s actions, life itself becomes imbued with the spirit of Shiva.
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