Hindustan Times (Bathinda)

Stress disappears when we render unconditio­nal service to humanity

- M N Kundu Inner Voice comprises contributi­ons from our readers. The views expressed are personal Innervoice@hindustant­imes.com

We are living in an era of stress. There is a gross misconcept­ion that stress, to some extent, is essential as it motivates and accelerate­s performanc­e. Optimum stress is required for shaping us. But how much stress is optimum and harmless? Medically, any stress is capable of causing tremendous harm to our psychophys­ical system. Most of our stresses happen to be about the future.

The Gita suggests, “The origin of creatures is shrouded in mystery, so is the fag end, only the little middle is known. Why should we then be aggrieved for the unknown future?”

The best course is to do our best and surrender the outcome to the Almighty. Pray for best performanc­e, inspiratio­n and motivation from Him.

Excessive obsession with desires invites suffering and stress. Unselfishn­ess and unconditio­nal love for everybody without any expectatio­n in return uproots all stress and opens the gateway to happiness and peace, irrespecti­ve of external happenings. Stress entirely disappears when we render unconditio­nal service to humanity expecting nothing in return and surrender everything to God.

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