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PRACTICE OF KARMA YOGA
orthodox school think that a Jivanmukta is without powers. A Jivanmukta is a dynamic personality with full powers He can change or alter the destiny of the whole world.
This is the difference between a worldly-minded man and a trained Karma Yogi or a Sannyasin who works for the Lokasangraha or uplift of humanity. A Karma Yogi or a Sannyasin works with Akarta and Sakshi Bhav, without attachment or idea of agency and with the strong Nischaya or determination that the world is unreal and that the world is nothing but Atman or Brahman This work is not work at all. This is 'inaction in action'. This will not bring bondage This Jnanagni or fire of wisdom burns all fruits of action A worldly-minded man works with the idea of "I am the docr” and with expectation of fruits, and thinks that this world is a solid reality This brings on bondage.
A long stay in caves makes a man Tamasic and unfit for energetic, active service of humanity. A recluse is afraid when he sees a big crowd or a bevy of ladies A little sound throws him out of balance A recluse in forests will have to test his real, inner strength by occasional visits to the plains and service of humanity A proper understanding of the MayaVada is very necessary The present deplorable condition of India is due to lack of right understanding of Maya-Vada If some occasional batches of Sannyasins come out from their retreats and work in the
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