How can we curb our mental agitations and cultivate the right attitude to perform our duties? Bhagawan guides us today with two powerful examples.
"When the Pandavas were traversing the Himalayas toward the end of their careers, Dharmaraja was still affected by mental anxieties, so he prayed to Krishna to spend some time with them. On His departure from their dwelling, Krishna gave Dharmaraja a note, which he was to read to himself whenever he was affected by joy or grief. The note read: “This will not last”.
That is one method by which mental agitations can be calmed. Take life in the world as a compulsory duty imposed on you. You are now in jail under sentence for crimes committed in a previous birth. The superintendent assigns various duties — cooking, drawing water, cutting wood, etc. You must do the work assigned to the best of your ability, without any expectation of reward. If you behave well, cause no trouble, and do assigned duties without demur, then you may be released sooner, with a certificate that you are reliable and good.
This attitude will give you practice in selfless action without expecting a reward (nishkama karma), which is very valuable for curbing the senses.
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba ~
(Divine Discourse - 26.10.1963)
To discharge faithfully one's duties and responsibilities is an imperative act of worship. - BABA
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