Karma Yoga is the path of selfless action, while Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. The Gita teaches that these paths are complementary and can be practiced together.
Let us explore what Lord Krishna teaches us about this important topic through the sacred verses of the Bhagavad Gita.
Karma Yoga can be a path to devotion.
Action becomes devotion when offered to the Divine.
Karma and Bhakti unite when action is performed in devotion.
Atman in the Bhagavad Gita is the eternal, indestructible soul within every being. Krishna teaches that the atman is never born, never dies, and cannot be harmed by weapons, fire, water, or wind. Realizing the atman's immortality brings freedom from fear of death.
Karma in the Bhagavad Gita means action performed with mindful intention. Lord Krishna teaches that karma encompasses all physical, mental, and verbal actions, and their inevitable consequences. True karma yoga involves performing duties without attachment to results, dedicating all actions to the Divine.
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