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PRACTICE OF KARMA YOGA
whom all desires have been gratified. He has done everything. He has obtained everything. For him there is no interest whatsoever in what is done or what is not done, nor does any object of his depend on any being.
No Pratyavaya Dosha will affect him from his inaction. He has nothing to gain by action He has no particular object in view. He need not depend upon anybody. He is quite independent. He need not exert, because he has nothing to gain. Karma Yoga is not meant for the knower of the Self. Though he does not work or serve society physically, he does help the world mentally and spiritually. Vyavahara for the Jnani depends purely upon his Prarabdha One may do a great deal of Vyavahara in society, another may remain quiet in a cave The quiet Jnani is an embodiment of Vedic teachings His very life is a living assurance for others for God-realization Aspirants draw inspiration from him. His powerful spiritual vibrations purify the world and elevate others Those who are thirsty after divine knowledge are bathed by the magnetic currents of a silent Jnani. His powerful thoughts travel a long distance and penetrate into the corners of the different parts of the world. Prakriti will certainly utilise the merits and attainments of the silent Jnani Just as the sweet fragrance of the jasmine is wafted in the air, so also the fame of the Jnani spreads far and wide, and people resort to his abode They get instructions from him This is more
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