Philosophy of action – Karma Yoga
Philosophy of action– Karma Yoga“कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥”श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 2.47Above is the infamous shloka from the Bhagwat Gita, taught comprehensively at the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Rishikesh. It captures the essence of Karma Yoga beautifully. Loosely translated, it says, ' One only has the right to action, not the fruits of the action. Neither is one the doer of any action nor should one be inactive.’ This philosophy of action is fundamental to human liberation and suffering. As long as one lives, one must act- that is the universal law. Our karma determines if we will be bound in the material or liberated through the spiritual. Karma:The word karma means action. However, it is more complex than just that. Karma is our deeds, intentions, and the consequences of…