Dear Readers,
Continuing our series of Getting Spiritually Better, we present to you this issue, a feature on Nishkaama Karma or selfless work. Do get back to us if you have any questions, at h2h@radiosai.org.

WORK & REWARD

It is human nature, they say, that when something is done, there is an expectation of a reward or return of some kind. A boy studies hard; he does so in the hope that he would come out with flying colours in the examination. A man works hard; he expects that he would be rewarded with a quick promotion. So on it goes. Even with God there are expectations; the devotee worships intensely and expects God to reward him with wealth, prosperity, etc.

Krishna has dealt with this question of work and reward in the Gita, and our beloved Swami has given an incisive analysis of the question. Baba says [in effect]: