Silsila Yousufi’s purpose is the same as what’s been instructed by Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra) to Hazrat Baba Yousuf Shah Taji (ra). And that is to spread Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra) himself. One can imagine that to be spreading the Silsila alone, and maybe even, spreading Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra)’s name. But that is not enough. A Silsila’s aim is never to simply become bigger and accumulate more people for the sake of becoming bigger. That is merely how various memberships to various clubs work in this temporary world for the sake of wealth and fame.
The real objective was to spread Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra) himself. And that can only be done if every person in the Silsila became Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra) within themselves and further spread those teachings and that mindset. So in short, the purpose of Silsila Yousufi is to become like Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra) within ourselves. Our Sarkar, Hazrat Baba Shah Mehmood Yousufi (ra) very often gives the example of Hazrat Imam Hussain (rz), that,
“One cannot become Hussain. That is impossible!
But Hazrat Imam Hussain (rz) is there for us as an example, to imitate as close as possible.”
The same concept applies here. Silsila Yousufi is the Silsila adopted by Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra). And our purpose is to become as close as humanly possible to the likeness of Hazrat Baba Tajuddin (ra). This practice is not going to start as soon as one conjures up its mental image. Nor will it be fulfilled as soon as we would like.
It’s going to take time. Maybe a lifetime! Use the duration of that time wisely. Fill the needs of the needy as much as possible during this process. Help those that have little or no help during this process. Become a symbol of all those good things that Prophet Muhammad (saw) taught his devotees. And if you cannot, at least become an embodiment of a person who “earnestly tried.”