Chapter 0 explains that both Guru biography texts and knowledge texts can be used in two distinct ways, based on the devotee's motivation. The first is 'Kamya,' which means using the text with a specific desire or goal in mind. This could be for worldly prosperity, or for the removal of worries, calamities, distress, and diseases. The second motivation is 'Nishkam,' which involves engaging with the text with a selfless mind, seeking liberation from the world or freedom from the cycle of birth and death. The text makes it clear that Nishkam Guru service is always considered superior, regardless of the specific form that service takes.
Describe the two different motivations, Kamya and Nishkam, for engaging with a Guru's biography or other spiritual texts.
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