LIVING A POWERFUL LIFE : KARMA YOGA BY SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

LIVING A POWERFUL LIFE

In the pursuit of living a fulfilling and purposeful and powerful life, Swami Vivekananda’s teachings on Karma Yoga offer invaluable insights and guidance. let’s see how..

INTRODUCTION ON LIVING A POWERFUL LIFE

Karma Yoga, as expounded by Swami Vivekananda, is a path of selfless action and dedication to service that allows one to find purpose and meaning in their life

It is rooted in the understanding that every action we undertake has consequences, and by acting selflessly and with devotion, we can elevate ourselves spiritually and contribute positively to the world around us

At the core of Karma Yoga lies the idea of DETACHMENT from the fruits of one’s actions. Swami Vivekananda emphasized the importance of performing our duties without being attached to the outcomes, both success and failure

Swami Vivekananda’s teachings on Karma Yoga offers a profound and practical approach to living a purposeful life

By performing selfless actions, detaching ourselves from the results, and aligning our actions with our inner values, we can experience a higher sense of purpose and meaning in our lives

THOUGHT PROVOKING LINE ON KARMA YOGA

As i was reading the book, the COMPLETE BOOK OF yOGA by swami vivekananda, i came upon a very beautiful line which i read again and again and tried to get in-depth knowledge of its meaning

it said, ” the world is not for you and does not inevitably need you. when you give something to a man and expect NOTHING – don’t even expect the man to be gRATEFUL. you gave him what he DESERVED at that point of time and your KARMA made you the CARRIER. then for what should you be proud of. why the pride in you”

This statement struck so hard on me when you actually get to the depth of what is said

every aCTION every DOING is based on the KARMA philosophy

WHEN YOU HAVE TRAINED YOUR MIND AND YOUR NERVES TO REALISE THIS IDEA OF THE WORLD’S NON DEPENDENCE ON YOU OR ON ANYBODY, THERE WILL BE NO REACTION IN THE FORM OF PAIN RESULTING FROM WORK..

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA ON KARMA YOGA

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https://reflectwithsmitha.com/newtons-third-law-and-the-law-of-karma/

LESSONS LEARNT FROM “THE KARMA YOGA”

1. there is nothing very great in what you gIVE to the world, we are just the CARRIER

2. thereupon comes NON ATTACHMENT where there is neither good or evil

3. there is nothing in the universe that has the pOWER over you until you ALLOW it in your life

4. by NON ATTACHMENT, you oVERCOME and dENY any power of anything to aCT upon you

5. whether it is any good happening or an Ill fortune, it doesn’t make any cHANGE in the mind, all conditions remain the SAME

6. the person will not be a sLAVE to circumstances as his mind is FREE

7. an untrained mind is either too pessimistic about the world or circumstances or a mix of good or evil

8. those who have mASTERED their own minds and have succeeded in Self control, the world would be a heaven, with full of blessedness

9. they will find every atmosphere bLESSED and will find GOD in every human being

such is the power of kARMA YOGA

10. every thing that we get or Give makes our KARMA account

11. there is nothing as such as an aCCIDENT. every thing on this earth happening to us is the RESULT of what we GIVE to the universe. it cannot be any other way

12. sometimes we term it as good luck or bad luck but actually we are only reaping the cONSEQUENCES of our own Doings

13. constantly being in aWARENESS of our ACTIONS, WORDS or THOUGHTS in our day to day activities, bringing a CHECK on where we have faltered will help in adding Good deeds in our KARMA account and you would be surprised how you unexpectedly Receive good things in life

14. but to maintain that constant flow of Good energies to receive, you ..

a. have to be in COMPLETE ACCEPTANCE of the happenings in our life of which we cannot change

b. sTOP EXPECTATIONS that we seek from the person for whom we do actions

c. being in good control of how our THOUGHTS work, how our WORDS are and how our ACTIONS are towards any situations

15. to drop the eGO is not an Easier task. but slowly and surely you can take baby steps. it is not for any one else, it is for You, your sake, your health and happiness

16. because you alone in this world that can take care of yourself emotionally, physically, mentally and psyhcologically

OUR KARMA DETERMINES WHAT WE DESERVE AND WHAT WE CAN ASSIMILATE..SWAMI VIVEKANAND ON KARMA YOGA

PRACTICING KARMA YOGA

1. the whole secret is in PRATICING

2. practice and Arouse your Inner teacher to work to understand things and implement it in your life

3. you will then be pERFECT without reading any religious book or without visiting any religious places

that’s the power of kARMA YOGA

4. Where your words thoughts and Action are all in alignment and you are Unaffected or Unattached to the good and the bad in life, being in perfect hARMONY with oneself

5. As we follow the path of Karma Yoga, we not only Enrich our own spiritual journey but also Contribute to the upliftment of the world, making it a better place for everyone

CONCLUSION

So here i conclude friends,

take charge of your life as soon as possible

drop all inhibitions

let go of the ego

accept things and people

expect less if possible

and that would be a sure shot goal to a happy life

so that’s all for now friends

hope you liked this blog and that’s my mission

until next time, keep smiling

this is your sincere friend smitha signing off

much love…stay happy…stay blessed…ALWAYS