The nature of spirit is that it is never ending; it is ever expanding. For example, in Srimad Bhagavatam Suta Goswami heard Sukadeva Goswami speak Krishna katha to Maharaja Pariksit and then Suta Goswami spoke what he heard to the sages of Naimasaranya and now, in morning temple classes everywhere, we in turn hear what was spoken about, as well as so many other conversations and monologues from great souls and pastimes, and when we leave class we tell others what we heard and they may do the same, and or we remember and also apply what was heard. In this way the message continues.
Another example is how a simple service of preparing fruits as an offering to the Lord can expand. First, we perform the service as designated, but soon we may get inspiration how to choose the best fruits. Another day we may begin an every day check to make sure the shelf where Lord's dishes are stored is clean and tidy. Or the floor in that room needs a check, too. We may be inspired to warm up the water used to wash the Lord's lotus feet on cold days when preparing His offering and also may take the fruits out of the fridge ahead of time so that won't be too cold. Or we make some new plate covers for covering the offering. It can go on and on and on like this, absorbed in the details for executing a service nicely.
Even our service within the household can take on an ever increasing awareness of how to do everything better for the form of the Lord residing on our home altar. There are many things to do. They can start out so simple as mentioned before, such as cooking a few things for the Lord as a breakfast offering. Over time we realize we can make the kitchen more clean by wiping the counters, rinsing the utensils and dishes before using them, rather than only afterwards. We can sew a nice cushions for Krishna and associates to be seated when making the offering. We can add a curtain for privacy while the Lord and His associates are eating. We can sing a nice bhajan while the Lord eats or we can read to Him a passage from Krishna book. All this can go on and on and on. Eternally.
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Another example is how a simple service of preparing fruits as an offering to the Lord can expand. First, we perform the service as designated, but soon we may get inspiration how to choose the best fruits. Another day we may begin an every day check to make sure the shelf where Lord's dishes are stored is clean and tidy. Or the floor in that room needs a check, too. We may be inspired to warm up the water used to wash the Lord's lotus feet on cold days when preparing His offering and also may take the fruits out of the fridge ahead of time so that won't be too cold. Or we make some new plate covers for covering the offering. It can go on and on and on like this, absorbed in the details for executing a service nicely.
Even our service within the household can take on an ever increasing awareness of how to do everything better for the form of the Lord residing on our home altar. There are many things to do. They can start out so simple as mentioned before, such as cooking a few things for the Lord as a breakfast offering. Over time we realize we can make the kitchen more clean by wiping the counters, rinsing the utensils and dishes before using them, rather than only afterwards. We can sew a nice cushions for Krishna and associates to be seated when making the offering. We can add a curtain for privacy while the Lord and His associates are eating. We can sing a nice bhajan while the Lord eats or we can read to Him a passage from Krishna book. All this can go on and on and on. Eternally.
