Ask The Master: 2 Nov 2007

Q. Why do those who are enlightened set up establishments?

At one time, this path was meant to be traveled alone. Today, I feel it is my responsibility to spread the joy and benefit to all. Of course, you may say this is not true spirituality. All I can tell you, from my deepest personal experience, is that as Vivekananda says, true spirituality is not just to get enlightened but to spread the benefits of enlightenment to all. That is what I took this birth for! For that, whatever is necessary - including an establishment - I need to maintain.

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This excerpt has been taken from the book: Uncommon Answers to Common Questions