Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Shares Wisdom on 'Doing Trivial Things'

In Sri Sri RaviShankar's knowledge on 'Doing Trivial Things' , Sri Sri Ravi Shankar begins by asking the pertinent question, “What is that you can do for eternity?”

 He goes on to explain that the job cannot be “big or great because it needs effort and effort tires you.” So big tasks can only be handled within a comparatively short frame. So what is it that one can do eternally?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar answers that, “If you can think of one thing that is way below your capacity to do and agree to do it for eternity, that becomes Pooja.”

Confused? Puzzled? Wondering what that means?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar elaborates, “The readiness to consciously do trivial things for eternity unites you with eternity. This is an antidote to ego. Ego is always ambitious and wants to do the toughest job like climbing Mount Everest etc. Whereas in a simple act like watching a butterfly, watering the garden, watching the birds or the sky, can bring deep relaxation, and relaxation connects you with your source. Not that you do trivial things all your life, but consciously agreeing to do the trivial actions for eternity, opens a new dimension and brings in immense peace and restfulness.”

Now, does that make sense? How many of you would agree that watching a butterfly or washing the dishes can actually bring relaxation?

Finally Sri Sri Ravi Shankar concludes with this advice to the sincere seeker: “To find rest in activity, choose an activity that is far below your capacity and agree to do it until eternity. Doing a job far below your capacity and being satisfied with it will make it possible to do a job much beyond your capacity. Know that all actions are born out of infinity and that which is born out of infinity can take you to infinity.”

Now isn't that beautiful? Something really worth mulling over! Those of you who felt they were stuck in jobs far below their capacity can now smile... you have a beautiful escape to connect with Infinity! So feel grateful!