All work should be done as an offering to God

All work should be done as an offering to God. One should not be idle. Whatever work one does, it should be done with a feeling of love. You can take up any work that is appropriate for your aptitudes and capacity. While doing such sacred work, you must continue to worship your favourite form of the Divine. People say many obstacles occur when one undertakes sadhana (spiritual practices). When obstacles come they should be taken as tests. Tests are intended not as punishment but for ascertaining one's fitness for promotion. Frequent tests mean repeated opportunities for promotion. If there is a big time lag between tests, it only means that promotion is not possible for a long time. One must face the obstacles in one’s sadhana in this spirit and try to overcome them.

“I am the origin of all, I am the Self-LORD KRISHNA

Ahamatma Gudakesha Sarva Bhootha Shaya Sthithah
Ahamadischa Madhiancha Bhoothanamanthayevacha. ll 10-20 ll

Meanings : Aham=I, Atma=the self, Gudakesha=O, Arjuna,
Sarvabhoothashaya Sthithah= Existing in the heart of all beings, Aham=I, Adi=beginning, Cha=and, Madhya=middle, Bhoothanam= of all beings, Antha=end, Yeva= also Cha= and

Meaning of
Verse : Lord Kirshna says to Arjuna, “I am the origin of all, I am the Self, existing in the heart of all beings, I am the beginning, the middle and also end of all beings.”

Explanation: Lord Krishna addressing Arjuna as Gudakesha (meaning conqueror of sleep) says that He is the Self, seated in the heart of all beings and behaving as witness. That one, is “JIVATMA”, who is not different from “Paramathma”. Hence, the great saying (Maha Vakyam) “JIVATMAYE PARAMATAMA” is explained here. This is the basis of non-duality principle (Advaitha Siddantham) of Hindu Religion established by Sri Sri Jagathguru Adi Shankaracharya. One who actually wants to attain the status of Paramatma, has to understand this principle and practice meditation (Dhyana Yoga) vigorously in his daily life for self realization i.e., gaining first the status of Jivatma. The Lord also said that He is beginning, middle and end - meaning Birth, Life and Death of every being is also due to Him. Thus, every one in this world is equal, irrespective of caste, creed, country and religion.

Hence, a devotee should practice Meditation (Dhyana), Japa and prayers with full faith and devotion in his daily life. Simultaneously, one should fulfil his duties and responsibilities towards family and society without attachment to the fruit of action (Nishkama Karmayoga) for self realization.

purification of the chittha (heart) of his disciples-by the guru

In the olden days even before imparting knowledge to his disciples the Guru (preceptor) would assign them different tasks that they had to perform in his hermitage. This was done with a purpose. One important object of work is purification of the chittha (heart). Once the heart is purified one is ready to receive the teachings of the Guru. Thus in this manner the Guru first purified the heart of the disciple and only when he was satisfied with the disciple's spiritual progress did he start imparting Self-Knowledge.