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Moksha and exaltation. A fine description of the three Gunas or qualities of Nature and their operation is given here. An understanding of these Gunas will be of inestimable value to the practitioner of Karma Yoga He can develcp Sattwic virtues and eradicate Rajas and Tamas. The article 'Instructions for Aspirants' contains many valuable practical hints Every aspirant should study these instructions very carefully daily in the morning before he starts his work. This will enable him to equip himself for the ensuing battle of daily life. He will indeed be better armed with wisdom, spiritual force and discrimination; he can thereby ward off very many obstacles that stand in the way of his daily work
Though man feels he is weak and helpless at times, he is in reality the master of his own destiny. He can counteract dark forces of evil tendencies and can command Nature through right exertion or Purushartha. The subject is dealt with in the fourth chapter.
'Karma and Reincarnation' is the title of the fifth chapter. Here there is a description of the various kinds of Karmas. I would like you to understand that sin is nothing but a mistake only. There is no such thing as 'horrible crime' or 'heinous sin' in the light of knowledge or higher philosophy. Many people worry themselves that they have committed serious crimes and consequently become prey to the haunting thoughts of the so-called sin. One should never say "I am a great sinner ” On the contrary he should asert: “I am eternally the pure Atman " Purity is your birthright. In essence thou art the most sacred Atman. Feel this, feel this! The article on the doctrine
| 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 |