Explaining the meaning of Thakur’s words: “This is the last birth of those who would come here.”
Whoever has deep regard for him, is sincerely devoted to him, and has surrendered himself fully to him, whether he has seen him in the flesh or not, will attain liberation and not be reborn. But self-surrender there must be. True liberation calls for complete self-dedication. Whatever you are doing here is certainly his work, and you are doing it all for his pleasure. You are not actuated by any selfish worldly desire. These activities of yours will undoubtedly foster a spirit of renunciation and dispassion.
(p.31-2, For Seekers of God, Swami Shivananda’s instruction to a monk on 28 January 1927)
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA’S TEMPLE DEDICATED AT BELUR MATH ON 28th JANUARY 1924