I consider actions performed with understanding that helps us in the practical dealings with Sansar as a part of Sadhana. Just as inner Sadhana is authoritative and reliable, external sadhana is also authoritative from the view point of practical application in Sansar. So, we need to behave in society accordingly.
Whenever you receive any kind of suggestion from others, divide it as essential and non essential (useful or not useful). Whenever something is told or suggested, if there is no gain (meaning there is no lessening of our Bhavna) or objection, accept it right away and perform the task right away. Ordinarily there is visualization or expression of mind's insistence, likings, attachments, possession etc., in deciding to do the work or not to do the work. If you want to get rid of all these, you must have heartfelt enthusiasm to believe and accept directions from others. The result of the particular work truly depends upon our attitude and purpose while performing the work. It also depends on our understanding and awareness while performing the work.
Pujya Shree Mota
Jivan Yog, Edition 1,
Part 1, Page 76.
