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What was the main source material for Swami Vivekananda's book 'Karma Yoga'?

Lectures delivered in New York City

Who was the professional stenographer hired to record Swami Vivekananda's lectures for 'Karma Yoga'?

Joseph Josiah Goodwin

What does the word 'Karma' mean in the context of Karma Yoga?

Effects of actions

How did Swami Vivekananda's classes in America during 1895-1896 differ from his previous lectures?

<p>Recorded by a professional stenographer</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's interpretation of 'knowing' in strict psychological language?

<p>Discovering or unveiling information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Newton do when he 'discovered' gravitation?

<p>Unveiled it from his own mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is considered the 'mine of infinite knowledge'?

<p>The human mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the process of learning in relation to knowledge?

<p>Discovering hidden truths within oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the worker who is attached to results?

<p>He grumbles about the nature of his duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does competition have, as stated in the text?

<p>It rouses envy and kills kindliness of the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the outcome for the grumbler?

<p>Failure in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of devotion to duty on spiritual progress?

<p>It helps kill selfishness and sensuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is self-restraint considered a manifestation of power?

<p>It leads to the development of a mighty will and character.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention the analogy of a carriage with four horses rushing down a hill?

<p>To illustrate the importance of curbing one's desires and impulses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about working without any selfish motive?

<p>It shows the capacity to become a powerful moral giant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does the impact generating intense heat symbolize?

<p>The frittering away of energy following selfish motives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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