I work long hours — how can I find time for sādhanā?

start with five fixed minutes a day, use travel time for japa, and treat your work itself as an offering.

Sādhanā does not have to be long to be real. Five unhurried minutes at the same time every day, lighting a lamp, a short prayer and a few rounds of a mantra, do more than an hour once a month. Tie it to something you already do, such as after your morning bath or before switching off the light.

Use in-between moments: silent japa on the commute or during a walk, listening to the Gītā or bhajans while driving, a deep breath and a name of God before each meeting. Keep a small picture of your iṣṭa-devatā on your desk or phone.

The Gītā’s karma-yoga goes further: do your work honestly and well, without obsessing over the result, and offer it to God. On weekends or holidays, add one longer practice such as a pūjā, a temple visit or reading a chapter.

Source: karma-yoga of the Bhagavad Gītā

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