24 June 2014 - QA 10

We have been talking for 5 years now about the value of work. Can you tell me your views about the value of work aside from its monetary advantages?

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar:

Hard work keeps you out of trouble. If you don’t do anything then your mind runs too fast and goes where you don’t want it to go. Work is essential to keep yourself busy, to keep yourself sane and creative as well.
There are certain ethics in work also. Making money is not bad, but if it is done through unethical means, it is not going to give you a good night’s sleep. That’s for sure.