| The Vedanta
always bears in mind that within him and in every object in the world, living and
non-living, dwells the Supreme Soul. He will not give room in his mind to feelings of lust
or anger or longing for sensual pleasures. He performs fully, carefully and
conscientiously, though without developing attachment, all the duties that devolve upon
him as a result of the position he occupies by birth or as a result of events and
circumstances. Duties arise because of the place one
occupies in society. There is in truth no superiority or inferiority in the various tasks
devolving on individuals or groups in any social order, all being equally necessary of
performance for the maintenance and welfare of society. They should all be performed in a
spirit of cooperation and unselfishness.
This spirit en nobles and equalizes all the tasks which
devolve on men. Controlling his senses, the Vedantin leads a pure life, regulating his
work, food, rest, recreation and sleep. He does not lose heart in the face of difficulties
and whether sorrow or happiness falls to his lot, he maintains his courage and equanimity.
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