Working mothers navigating the whirlwind: Is spirituality the key to balance?

Waking with morning rush to the early sun rising, to ending the nights late with exhaustiveness, motherhood for a working woman is a whirlwind of relentless tasking. The pressure on working mothers to ensure all the plates keep spinning, results in continuous juggling of various responsibilities in their lives. Amidst all this, could the ancient wisdom of Jagadguru shri Priyadarshi Ji Maharaj’s ‘ Shri Krishna Charit Manas ’ and loving devotion of Krishna bhakti , offer a much-needed sense of balance among the vital aspects of her life?

Seek for quietness within, in the spiritual way!
Constant rush and pressure can detach one’s spirit from the present and everything around it. It is essential in such a time to find a quiet place within. Inner stillness can be attained by the simple act of withdrawing from the outside world, looking inwards and clearing out a little space for peace. Chant ‘Hare Krishna’ in devotion and quietly reflect. The burden of worry and stress will start clearing away, and with each chant uttered - the inner calm will echo within and the strength motherhood gives, will become stronger. With this sense of inner calm, the anxious heart and doubtful mind will feel grounded.

Awake the ‘ Krishna consciousness ’ in multitasking !
For working mothers, multitasking becomes a necessary adaptation. Going about a busy day and several chores without an anchor of sense of purpose leaves them feeling fragmented and emotionally dissociated. This is when integrating spiritual consciousness into their lifestyle comes as a solace. ‘Shri Krishna Charit Manas’ says that spirituality gives a way into balance by not keeping devotion and life separate - but rather, by weaving thoughts of devotion one has for almighty Lord Krishna into the everyday acts. This ‘Chintan’ transforms routine tasks into spiritual disciplines, fostering a sense of inner peace and purpose amidst the demands of a multifaceted life.

For a hardworking woman, facing the hardships along the way of motherhood with self and society is testament of her dedication and strength. By embracing the loving path of Krishna bhakti, she can discover an inner reservoir of peace, purpose, and power. As the grace of Shri Krishna’s devotion shows up in the life she goes about, the soul finds a sense of individual purpose and the feeling of joy swells in the bosom. Thus, by the grace of such a spiritual pathway that a mother sets on, practice of multitasking and juggling will eventually flow into the path of attaining the healthy essential balance!


(The author of the article is Dr. Shri Krishna Kinkar ji - Shri Krishna Charit Manas (Bhagavat) Kathavachak and Spiritual Orator)