9.Let your love go out to all mankind

When disciples are too involved in their own personal problems, they are not free to be open and have broader interests; they are too busy thinking of themselves. But as soon as they begin to see their way more clearly and solve their own problems, as soon as they are a little freer, they can begin to concern
themselves with the whole of mankind and become like the sun. In fact, even if a disciple has the care of twenty, fifty, or a hundred people, it is never enough; he is so free that he feels the need to extend the scope of his love and concern to the whole human race. He pictures humanity as a single person, and a constant stream of love and many-coloured rays of light pours from the superabundance in his heart. When people are still preoccupied with themselves, their family, and friends, they are not capable of such happiness. But disciples who have learned to pour out their love and light on the whole of humanity – without worrying about the number or whereabouts of the individuals involved – resemble the sun.