A mother goes to the river to fetch water, leaving her infant in the cradle. On her way back, she may be conversing with other ladies while carrying a pot full of water on her head - but her mind will be constantly focused on her infant and she wants to get back home as quickly as possible, lest her child should wake up and start crying. Likewise, your mind should always be focused on the Atma amidst all activities. Make that your goal. While doing bhajans, you may sing various songs in different tunes, but your mind should be constantly fixed on the Divine! Arjuna asked Lord Krishna as to how he could fight in the war if he had to constantly think of God. Krishna replied, “O simpleton, it is your body and senses that are involved in the warfare. Such being the case, you can always focus the mind on God.” Perform all your actions with the sole purpose of pleasing God.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 22, 2001.