Consequently, my body and mind put up strong resistance. What should be the right attitude in such a situation, and how can I practice equanimity amidst these conditions? Regardless of the nature of the seva, how can I engage my mind in the task instead of letting it wander away?
Work is an important part of the Integral Yoga. Realising the Divine in inner meditation, inner subjective experiences, trance states does not change us except for the growth of inner peace and light of wisdom. It is work that brings our dynamic parts into contact with the Divine and has the power to transform.
Take it with the attitude of surrender to The Mother. Offer the work in the beginning and the end with a prayer to make the instrumental personality fit for Her Service, strong and supple to serve Her in different conditions. Practice equanimity as advised by the Gita and remember Her inwardly as often as you can.
Of course, if you find it very difficult to bear, you can always request for changing it.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
