The preface in Chapter 0 draws a clear distinction between writing about worldly figures and writing about saints. Writing biographies of great people like politicians, warriors, or writers is considered a worldly form of Guru service. While it can be a form of public service, it is ultimately limited by space and time and rooted in self-interest, therefore it does not yield spiritual fruits. In contrast, writing the biographies of saints is a form of Guru service that does yield spiritual fruits, and writing about one's own Sadguru is considered the highest form of this service, leading toward the ultimate spiritual goal.
The text mentions writing biographies of both saints and worldly figures. Why is one considered spiritually superior to the other?
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