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Every person in the world
knows more than us in some
respect. And their knowledge
can help us, only if we’re
open to it.
5. FIND BEAUTY IN SIMPLE THINGS understood via this life lesson. He admits that life would
Mukti Bhawan three times a day. “Most people pause and differently, based on their caste, creed, colour, and social
Soulful bhajans and devotional songs are played in
admire the beauty of of the instruments as though they
have never heard them before,” Shukla says.
“But that’s not true of everyone,” he adds. “People
who are critical or proud cannot find joy in small things
because their minds are preoccupied with “seemingly”
more important concerns.”
6. ACCEPTANCE IS LIBERATION
Most people shirk away from accepting what they
have been difficult if he treated people in Mukti Bhawan
or economic status. Categorisation leads to complication
and one ends up serving no one well. “The day you treat
everyone the same is the day you breathe lightly and
worry less about who might feel offended. It makes your
job easier,” he says.
8. IF/WHEN YOU FIND YOUR PURPOSE, DO
SOMETHING ABOUT IT
To have awareness about one’s calling is great, but only
are going through. Shukla believes that indifference, if you do something about it.
other highly dangerous emotions. Only once you accept don’t do anything about making it come to life. Simply
Without acceptance, you are always in the grey space. place.”
avoidance, and denial of certain truth breed anxiety and
your situation are you free to decide what to do about it.
Acceptance will liberate you and empower you.
7. ACCEPTING EVERYONE AS THE SAME MAKES
SERVICE EASIER
The secret to Shukla’s unfazed dedication and
determination towards his demanding job can be
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“A lot of people,” Shukla says, “ know their purpose but
sitting on it is worse than not having a calling in the first
Having a perspective towards your purpose will help
you measure the time and effort you need to dedicate to
it. Take action on what truly matters.
9. HABITS BECOME VALUES
Shukla recommends cultivating good habits to