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Karma
Yoga is the devotion of all actions and their
results to the Lord, in whatever way you picture
Him/Her. It is not being attached to the results of
action and being in equanimity whether the results of
your actions are successful or not.
It is practiced by serving humanity selflessly and is
action, which purifies the heart and mind in preparation
for achieving consciousness of the Divine. Karma Yoga is
service without attachment or egoism.
Action done without the idea of benefit is liberating,
producing good Karma. Action done with the consciousness
of the actor being an instrument of the Lord, as being a
part of Nature's cosmic activity, is liberating. Karma
produced this way becomes Karma Yoga. It frees you from
the bonds of Karma and allows you to enjoy peace. It
prepares the yogi for knowledge of the Divine.
Benefits of Karma Yoga By doing selfless service
you purify your heart. Egoism, hatred, jealousy, ideas
of superiority and all the kindred negative qualities
will vanish. You will develop humility, pure love,
sympathy, tolerance and mercy. Sense of separateness
will be annihilated. Selfishness will be eradicated. You
will get a broad and liberal outlook on life. You will
begin to feel oneness and unity. Eventually you will
obtain knowledge of the Self. You will realize One in
all and All in one.
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