STRENGTH AND SUBORDINATION

Many people do not want to work under someone else, be it in their
profession, in any company or even voluntary service. The general notion is
that when you work under someone, you lose your freedom, you have to be
answerable.

So, many people opt for business, wanting to be their own boss. But, in
business, you are accountable to so many people. If you cannot be
accountable to even one person, how can you be accountable to many? This is
the paradox. In fact, being in business binds you more than the boss!

Refusing to work under someone is a sign of weakness, not strength. A strong
person would not feel uncomfortable working under anyone, because he knows
his strength. It is the weak and poor in spirit who do not like to work
under someone else, because they are unaware of their strength. They can be
neither successful in business nor in any profession.

And the same is true even in the field of social service - often volunteers
do not want to work under someone else. This is merely an exhibition of
their weakness. With such an attitude, they achieve very little.

One who is timid and weak in spirit would be uncomfortable to work even
under the Wise one; but one who knows his own strength can work effectively
even under a fool!

Nityanand: But to work under a fool is frustrating!

SriSri: When you know your strength, with skill and intelligence, you can
turn every disadvantage into an advantage. A fool can bring out the best of
your communication skills! (laughter)

So watch out! If you feel uncomfortable working under someone, it clearly
shows you need to strengthen yourself. Desiring freedom from circumstances,
situations or people is no freedom at all. Knowing that nobody can take away
your freedom Ö that is strength! And when you realize your strength is
unshakable, you would not mind working under anybody.