KARMA YOGA

Karma Yoga is selfless service unto humanity. Karma Yoga is also called Discipline of action. “Your duty is to work ceaselessly but no to expect the fruits thereof.” This is the vital teaching of the Bhagvad Gita.Karma Yoga focuses on the devotion to duty while remaining detached from the rewards. It explains that one can achieve salvation or love of God by performing their duties in an unselfish manner for the bliss of the supreme, which is the welfare of the world.God is the inner Ruler. He directs the body, mind and senses to work.

Become an instrument in the hands of the Lord. Do not expect gratitude or appreciation for your work. Do actions as your duty and offer them and their fruits to the lord. You will be freed from the bonds of Karma. It is not the Karma but the selfish motive that binds the man.Never say, “I have helped that man.” Feel and think that the man gave me an opportunity to serve.

This piece of service has helped me to purify my mind. And that you are extremely grateful to him. If you see a poor man clad in rags standing in front of your door, feel that the Lord is before you in the form of a poor man. Serve him with Narayana Bhaava.Never complain when you do service to others. Take enjoyment in service. Watch for opportunities to serve.

A Karma Yogi should have a kind, loving, social nature. He should have empathy, adaptability, self-control, tolerance, love and mercy. He should adjust himself to the ways and habits of others. He should be able to bear insult, harsh words, criticism, pleasure and pain. You can do selfless service according to your ability and station in life. Karma Yoga prepares the mind for the reception of light and knowledge. It expands the heart and breaks all barriers that stand in the way of oneness or unity. Karma Yoga is an effective Sadhana for Chitta Suddhi or purity of heart. Therefore, do selfless service constantly.

Linus Orakles
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