Page 225 - Three Truths - Trillion Doubts - Volume -II

1. Many times at work situations, I focus on the action and what needs to be done in order to meet project and product goals and become cut and dry in my approach. I think there is deficiency in terms of proper empathy and sympathy with all colleagues especially where results are not as per expectation and plan. I have focussed on my point A meditation and try to resolve to get over this during bed time prayer, but I think help is needed in this area.
In work sphere we cannot help get things done and this would mean using the rod many times though we would be happy to give carrots. Nishkam karma is the only solution we know in the field of spirituality.
2. Before US visit, there has been change in my role at office and my responsibilities have tripled without me seeking for such. I went to USA for leadership meetings. During US visit due to overwork, I was not able to follow all practices and could attend only 2 satsangs. I consider everything as Master’s gift and fulfil responsibilities given to me. I follow this thinking with respect to Office responsibilities also. I am not very sure, if its beyond my limits since it also sometimes affects my health, family time etc. I humbly request your kind guidance in this regard. I have attached summary report till now for your kind review. I kindly inform you that I will sit in meditation tomorrow Dec 16th at 7AM.
No work gets allotted to us that we cannot do though it becomes mandatory to adjust priorities. In this context I remind you of the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction. Perform work in this world as a man established within himself -without selfish attachments, and alike in success and defeat. For yoga is perfect evenness of mind.-Bhagavad Gita 2:47-48.
3. Feeling of eagerness or expectation in sadhana is slowly giving way to a waiting and patient attitude. Sadhana felt as meant only for Participation in His endeavor. Sadhana for His cause of keeping Creation clean. In the last sitting with my Trainer, felt Wonder and awe at His creation. Feeling of beauty & joy. Feelings of insignificance of self and humility.
True. But the need for individual purification and perfection for better participation cannot be ignored. There should be perfect balance between the