You know the greatness of Hanuman, who was the symbol of selfless service. He was endowed with mighty power, valour, and strength, and was hailed as a great scholar of impeccable character. Yet, when the demons in Lanka questioned who he was, he never hesitated to reply that he was the servant of Sri Ramachandra. You should feel honoured to call yourself a servant of God and humanity. If you start serving with the attitude that service to man is service to God, you will find God there. You cannot experience the same in japa or dhyana. You must “shut your mind and open your heart,” which happens while doing seva. Some may ask, “While you are God, why worship God?” Even to realise you are divine, you must do certain things as part of your duty. According to the tradition of Bharat, you must do things to please God or in other words, transform work into worship. When you practise this, it becomes easier to realise God. – Divine Discourse, July 19, 1997.