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PRACTICE OF KARMA YOGA
ordained to sin? Why should he suffer owing to the whim of such a Creator? Questions like these remain a puzzle if you accept the theory of 'pre-ordination and Grace'. The doctrine of Karma alone will give satisfaction It is sound. It appeals to reason It throws a flood of clear light Everyone reaps the fruits of his own actions. Man can do and undo his destiny by his own thoughts and character He is a free agent. He may be a bad man in this birth, but he can change his thoughts, habits, tendencies and character and can become a good man or a saint in the next birth He has free will. He can choose between two alternatives at every step The theory of 'pre-ordination and Grace cannot be accepted It falls to the ground as it is unsound and untenable.
The doctrine of Karma only can explain the mysterious problem of good and evil in this world. The doctrine of Karma only can bring solace, contentment and strength to the afflicted and the desperate It solves our difficulties and problems of life. It gives encouragement to the hopeless and the forlorn It pushes a man to right thinking, right speech and right action It brings a brilliant future for that man who lives according to this universal law. If all people understand this law correctly and discharge their daily duties carefully they would rise to sublime heights in the ladder of spirituality They will be moral and virtuous and have a happy, peaceful and contented life. They can bear the burden of Samsara
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| SR No. | 011086 |
| Book Title | Practice of Karma Yoga |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Swami Sivananda |
| Publisher | Divine Life Society |
| Publication Year | 1980 |
| Total Pages | 329 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 30 MB |