Duty in the workplace - 3

February 20, 2002

Continued Duty in the workplace -

3 Many of you might say that we do not face any such

dilemmas. I agree that there are many fortunate people who

have never had to face such dilemmas. I was always

afraid of facing these Dharmasankat or tests of resolve.

Then I was told that most of the spiritual seekers

have to face these tests, which ensures that they

progress in their path. When you purify gold manually you

have to repeatedly melt it so that it comes to 100 %

purity. Every melt removes some impurities. Does this

mean that only people who face such tests improve? To

site the example of Gold it depends on what you start

with. Gold with less impurity has to be melted fewer

number of times than gold with large amount of

impurities.Or could it be the impurities are so high that there

is no point in trying to purify it. So being tested

or not being tested does not prove

anything. We can only pray that our principles should not be

put to test and if they are put to test we have the

mental courage to come out successful. Remember that the

test will come in the board room facing the board ofs when your job is on the line, or while facing a

band of hooligans with iron rods (in India) in a dark

alley and similar situations. It will not come in the

cozy environment of a club. I believe

that we should share our experiences here. This may

not be relevant to you now. But if and when you are

faced with a similar dilemma you will remember that

there are others who faced such dilemmas. It may give

you some solace. I will write about how your

Ishta devata, Guru and mantra can help in such

situations. Jai MAA KAALI !!! Sankar

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