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devotion. Learn the art of surrendering yourself to God Who abides within your heart. This is the sovereign remedy for all the ills of life.
Seek the Divine Will through your thoughts, words, and actions. Discover the sweetness of Divine surrender. Do not live in tension. Cast off your burdens into the Divine Hands that sustain this entire creation. Spiritualize your actions. Whatever you do, whether in your own home or in your workplace, develop the attitude of worshipping God through your actions. Pray before you commence any work. Conclude with prayer and a short meditation.
Seek satsanga, or good association. Satsanga is the secret to developing righteousness. Listen to the scriptural teachings from elevated Sages and Saints. Seek the guidance of a spiritual Guru. Promote satsanga. Become a moving center of satsanga for others. Whenever you work, wherever you go, infuse the spirit of satsanga in others by glorifying the Divine Self by maintaining harmony, love, and understanding in your personality.
Develop a healthy mind in a healthy body. The practice of Yoga asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing exercises) are methods for observing the laws of health. Your body is a Divine temple wherein you can discover the Divine Self. Your body is the basis of the ful llment of the four types of self-effort, and without health nothing can be