585--Q&A WITH SWAMIJI- 8 hours of Sadhana

[Guest guest]

Question from Sadhu Maa:

Shree Maa says : "A balanced life consists of 8 hours of work, 8 hours

of sleep and 8 hours of spiritual practices."

 

Pranam Gurus,In our pursuit of a balanced life, what activities would

you consider appropriate to count as part of the 8 hours of spiritual

practices? For instance, would seva to the gurus, elders or friends,

studying spiritual text or watching videos on the Devi Mandir website,

be a part of spiritual practices or only things such as japa, pranayama,

puja, meditation? Thank you for this clarification, I am looking for

practical guidance to help move me closer to a balanced life. Jai Maa!

 

Swamiji's response:

That will evolve as spirituality becomes more and more incorporated into

our daily life.

 

In the beginning stages seva to the gurus, elders or friends, studying

spiritual text or watching videos on the Devi Mandir website are a part

of our spiritual life. They are part of the practices.

 

Later japa, pranayama, puja, meditation become recognized as our

spiritual practices, and seva to the gurus, elders or friends, become

recognized as the paying of our debts of karma, the cost of earning the

privilege to do the sadhana.