The reward of practicing Altruism is either the revelation of one’s vices (déhabhav) or the experience of peace and inner tranquility – Pappa
We are bona fide members of the Gunatit Samaj and as such live with a consciousness that we belong to the Gunatit Guru, focusing at all times on the wishes and commands of the guru. Thus we have begun a sadhana to please our guru, albeit in our own way, with actions based on our ang. However, our characteristics, nature, habits etc, which act as obstacles in pleasing our Gunatit Guru in His way and to attain His blessings, are identified as being our déhabhav. When we endeavour to follow His commands sincerely, but are hindered by our own déhabhav which act as obstacles – preventing us from being altruistic and surrendering completely to the Lord, our guru’s prayers and sankalpas (prayers with powerful determination) will ensure that our déhabhav is highlighted and revealed to us. This revelation will cause us some disturbance. Then we will avoid pondering on others’ faults, preferring to concentrate on our own faults and vices, introspecting and praying for forgiveness. We will endeavour to neglect the ego and our déhabhav and will proceed to live according to the guru’s commands and wishes until eventually, we experience the inner peace and tranquillity embodied in the supreme worship and anuvruti (inspiration from the Lord).