December 1971. The village of Dharmaj, Gujarat, hosted the 51st Birthday Celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

The 11-day celebration included morning and evening katha and bhajans. Famous sadhus and scholars from India, honoured Swamishri and praised his virtues.

On the morning of Swamishri’s 51st birthday he was brushing his teeth with a datan. He noticed the used datans thrown away carelessly nearby. He did not say anything to anyone. After brushing his teeth Swamishri went into the bathroom. After everyone left he came out and collected the used datans. He threw them into the dustbin and swept the area tidily.

Thousands of devotees awaited in the sabha hall, eager to honour him enthusiastically. However, Swamishri began the day with silent service.

Even on his birthday Swamishri seized the opportunity of doing seva like a celebration. Seva is his life. He always believes himself to be a sevak of Maharaj and His bhaktas.

Swamishri’s greatness lies in his spirit of service.