from prem prakash's yoga of spiritual devotion - commentary on narada's bhakti sutras

the worldly person is intent of 'getting from the world; as such he is continuously frustrated because there is always more to get. the yogi is intent on giving to the world; he enjoys contentment because there is always more to give.

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the aspirant need not be perfect to perform service in the world; he need but be striving toward perfection. he need not desire only god; he need but desire to desire only god. he need not be pure love to god; he need but be working toward purity. it is the yogi's duty to do his best to be a clear channel for love. it is god's duty to see divine love somehow reach the world