Take life in the world as a compulsory duty imposed on you. You are now in jail under a sentence for crimes committed in a previous birth. The Superintendent assigns various duties: cooking, drawing water, hewing wood etc. You have to do the work assigned to the best of your ability, without any expectation of reward. If you behave well, cause no trouble, and do the assigned duties without demur, then some days may be written off from your sentence and you may be released sooner, with a certificate that you are reliable and good. This attitude will give you practice in Nishkama Karma, (desireless action) which is very valuable for curbing the senses. - Sri Sathya Sai
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