Bhaav Series - Part 2 of 15: Joy in Routine: Discovering Sringaar in Professional Life

When you hear the word Sringaar, what comes to mind?

For most of us, it’s love, beauty, perhaps something romantic or poetic. Images of classical dance, ornate clothing, or scenes of affection might flash through our minds. But in the broader and deeper context of Indian aesthetics, Sringaar is more than just romantic love—it's the Bhaav (emotional essence) of connection, grace, elegance, and joy in presence.

And yes, this Bhaav can live not just in art or poetry—but in our everyday work life.

What is Sringaar Bhaav?

Sringaar is the Bhaav of love and beauty, but it’s not limited to another person. It includes:

• Love for what you do

• Grace in how you carry yourself

• Beauty in how you approach even the smallest tasks

• A sense of delight in relationships, moments, and the present

Sringaar is an invitation to slow down and feel, rather than just rush and finish. It reminds us that life (and work) can be both functional and beautiful.

Finding Sringaar in Your Workday

Modern professional life is full of routines—meetings, deadlines, reports, reviews. It’s easy to become mechanical, focused only on outcomes. But Sringaar invites us to find joy in the doing, not just the result.

Here are a few everyday examples of how Sringaar shows up—often without us even realising:

• That small smile exchanged with a colleague during a tea break: It creates warmth, connection—a brief but beautiful pause in the day.

• Arranging your desk or workspace with care: Not just for order, but for comfort and beauty. Your space reflects your inner state.

• Writing a thoughtful email, even if it’s a routine task: Choosing words mindfully, showing respect, clarity, and kindness.

• Giving your best to a task, not to impress but because you take pride in what you do: That’s an act of love—for your work, for yourself.

• Feeling genuinely happy when someone appreciates your effort: That joy is Sringaar too—a recognition of your presence and contribution.

These may seem small—but they’re not. They are touchpoints of Sringaar Bhaav that make work more human, more alive.

Why It Matters

In the rush to “be productive,” we often overlook how we feel while working. Over time, this detachment can lead to burnout, boredom, or even resentment toward work.

But when we bring Sringaar into our professional life, we:

• Reconnect with our sense of presence

• Improve our relationships at work

• Create a more positive energy in our teams

• Develop emotional intelligence by tuning into subtle feelings

• Find meaning and pride in even the simplest tasks

Sringaar doesn’t ask you to love every part of your job. It simply invites you to bring care and joy into the parts you touch.

A Mindful Way of Working

When work becomes just a checklist, we lose touch with our emotional rhythm. But if we shift our lens from "how much is done?" to "how did I feel while doing it?", we create space for inner growth.

That’s what Sringaar does—it softens the edges of routine, and reminds us that even spreadsheets and Zoom calls can be approached with mindfulness, elegance, and quiet joy.

An Inner Shift

Sringaar in professional life is not about fancy perks or perfect workplaces. It’s about an inner shift—learning to see beauty in the ordinary, and to approach tasks not with stress or obligation, but with a little bit of heart.

When you bring feeling into your work, something changes. You don’t just do things—you experience them.

You don’t just complete tasks—you connect with them.

And that connection is where true joy lies.

Coming Up Next: Humour with Grace – The Hasya Way of Working

If Sringaar brings beauty, Hasya brings lightness. In the next post, we’ll explore how laughter and humour can ease workplace pressure, create stronger bonds, and turn even challenging days into memorable ones.

Until then, notice your next email, your next conversation, or your next to-do. Pause for a moment. Add a touch of grace. Bring in the Sringaar.

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