Q. 247: Gurudev, how to develop an interest in what we don’t like, for instance studies and pranayama?

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

It is not necessary to do only what you like. Know it clearly that studies are for your good. Otherwise life won’t run! You do not brush your teeth every day with love. If you don’t like to brush and stop doing it, you will lose your teeth. You know that it is good for your health and it is vital to do it. Similarly there are some things in life that we can’t do without - studying is one of them. Make a habit of reading a scripture first thing in the morning. Similarly, do some pranayama for at least 10 minutes.

Breath is always flowing. Direct it here and there. If it keeps diseases away, then why not do it? Like you brush your teeth for dental hygiene, pranayama maintains your mental hygiene! And to have a sharp intellect you need to study, otherwise you will regret it later. You buy a dress from the shop and the time you bring it home, you dislike it. Buddhi Yoga (Intellect Yoga) is the best. (Manmaani karna), following your feelings is inviting misery.

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