What is Karma-Yoga ?

Discussion in 'Chitvish on Hindu Culture & Vedanta' started by Chitvish, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. Chitvish

    Chitvish Moderator IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Pavithra,
    Thankyou for your mail.
    I am very thankful to you for your words
    "after reading ur posts, I think I am prepared to "devour" more...makes me come closer to my inner self."
    That is my purpose ! Let me share some thoughts with you. Bhakthi margam is always easy & enjoyable. But at some stage we must atleast attempt to know what Jnana margam means, leave alone learning about it. In our society the general thinking is " why learn vedanta at a young age? - let us wait till we grow old to learn it, which is fit only for old people". This is a general misconception, shared all over. But my teacher says, vedanta texts like Gita answers so many questions in life & is very much a practical code. The earlier you learn it, the more our inner pesonality starts evolving. Counselling in Gita, I will even say, is the bottom line of present day counselling ! Could there have been a more confused man than Arjuna, in the beginning of Gita ?

    But you seem to be very young & unless you are blessed with God's Grace, you will not even feel like showing some interest in such (so called) abstract topics. But, please remember, I am just a student, still learning & am just sharing my limited little knowledge with you all. It is not at all comprehensive & I may not be able to answer many questions raised by you.
    When I write this thread, I literally put the responsibility on God saying "Krishnarapanam". It is His responsibility to guide me right.
    I am sure, you did'nt ask for such a long reply !!
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
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    mkthpavi Senior IL'ite

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    Dear Chithra,

    Thank you for this response. I just saw the thread on Gita :) Waiting for more..

    with love
    Pavithra



     
  3. Lavanya

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    Mrs.C... pls do continue your good work. :2thumbsup:
    I was tied down with school & sometimes there just isn't any time for want I would like to do. Will check every now & then & read-up your threads. :)

    L.
     
  4. Chitvish

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    Dear Lavanya,
    Thankyou ! I am already at it, F Y I !
    Please join us whenever time permits.
    Love,
    Chithra.
     
  5. Ammukutty

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    Dear Chitra Mam,
    Thanks for such a blissful post.I have noted the RIDE formula for Karma Yoga.I loved the last line which depicts a Karma Yogi.
    So doing right action with the right attitude without expecting anything is Karma Yoga.My materialistic mind seems very far from such a goal.But hope HE will shower his grace for the same provided I make sincere efforts,right:)?

    ammu
     

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