According to the Preface (Chapter 0), writing biographies of worldly Gurus—such as 'unique politicians' or 'state-founding brave warriors'—is acknowledged as a form of Guru service and public service. However, the text explicitly states that this service is worldly in nature and its importance is not eternal, being limited by space and time. Chapter 0 clarifies that because this type of service is often rooted in self-interest, it 'does not yield spiritual fruits' and is insufficient for attaining the ultimate spiritual goal. The text distinguishes this from writing the biographies of saints, which does offer spiritual benefits.
The text talks about writing biographies of great men like politicians and warriors. Does this mean they are considered a path to spiritual enlightenment?
📖 Chapter 0