The Bhagavad Gita, in verse 18.46, says sva-karmana tam abhyarchya siddhimvindati manavah — a person attains perfection by worshipping through their own work. This implies that a workbench, a kitchen or a workshop floor can be a place of devotion, and a craft practised with care is a virtue in itself, not merely a means of livelihood. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met India’s medal winners at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, which was held in Shanghai, China (September 2026). These champions included bakers, welders, dental technicians, car painters and retail professionals. Their achievements placed India among the world’s top 10…