What does Basavanna, Vachana tradition mean for the mind?

ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ.kayakave kailasa.

From the book – Chapter 24: Gita, Ramayana and Hindu Traditions on the Mind

Basavanna, Vachana tradition (Kannada)

ಕಾಯಕವೇ ಕೈಲಾಸ.

kayakave kailasa.

Work itself is Kailasa.

Meaningful work and activity support mental health. Work is not a reason to skip sleep or a ward.

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