Inactivity, as we understand it in the sense of passivity, certainly cannot be the goal. Were it so, then the walls around us would be the most intelligent; they are inactive. Clods of earth, stumps of trees, would be the greatest sages in the world; they are inactive. Nor does inactivity become activity when it is combined with passion.
Real activity, which is the goal of Vedanta, is combined
with eternal calmness, the calmness which cannot be ruffled, the balance of
mind which is never disturbed, whatever happens. And we all know from our
experience in life that that is the best attitude for work. . .
The man who gives way to anger, or hatred, or any other
passion, cannot work; he only breaks himself to pieces, and does nothing
practical. It is the calm, forgiving, equable, well-balanced mind that does the
greatest amount of work.
The only true duty is to be unattached and to work as free
beings, to give up all work unto God.
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