We are all different and, therefore, must personalise our spiritual practices and daily routine. Only then can these be sustained. Lord Krishna has given specific instructions in this regard. The Lord states, “Yoga of one whose eating and recreation are appropriate; of one who strives appropriately in activities; of one who sleeps and stays awake as required, becomes the cause of elimination of sufferings.” (The Bhagavad-Gita, verse #6.17) Mark the last part. The elimination of sufferings must be the result, otherwise who will continue the exercise?

Going into the details of the quoted verse, Lord Krishna has instructed us to be appropriate in four parts of our daily routine. These are food, entertainment, work and sleep. Food must suit an........

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