"Sacrifice ignorance (ajnana) and ego
(ahamkara) at the altar of wisdom (Jnana), and install righteousness (Dharma)
therein" - this is the message of the scriptures. Every single unselfish
act, which prepares the ground for the merging of the Soul with the Over-Soul,
which broadens the vision towards the Divinity immanent everywhere, is a
righteous act. Each such act is a tiny stream that swells the river of holiness
rushing towards the sea of knowledge of Divinity. Your acts and activities are
all rituals in the worship of the Paramatma that pervades the Universe.
Whatever is done in an attitude of dedication and surrender is a component of
the Dharma, which leads to Realization. The strategy of the ancient Bharathiya
(Indian) way of life is directed towards the sanctification of every moment and
every word, thought and deed as a step towards realizing the Divine.
- Dharma Vahini, Ch 1.
