Karma Yoga Book Information
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What is the inherent need for action ingrained within our nature?

Action

What does the Sanskrit word 'Karma' signify?

Action

What does the text suggest about the cycle of struggle and peace?

Inherently incompatible

How does the text describe the entangling nature of karma?

<p>Creates bondage and traps us in the repetitive cycle of birth and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fabric of our existence according to the text?

<p>Karma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can the hard copy of the book 'Karma Yoga' be obtained?

<p>From any of the book stalls of Ramakrishna Mission Centre across the globe or from its publication centre: Advaita Ashrama 5 Dehi Entally Road, Kolkata - 700 014</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept does Swami Vivekananda emphasize in his lectures?

<p>Karma Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of mankind according to Eastern philosophy?

<p>Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the word 'Karma' derived from?

<p>Sanskrit Kri, to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Karma' mean in Karma-Yoga?

<p>Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the character of a person represent?

<p>Aggregate of tendencies, the sum total of the bent of his mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest as the mistaken ideal to strive for?

<p>Pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the miseries in the world according to the text?

<p>Men foolishly thinking pleasure to be the ideal to strive for</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text identify as the ultimate goal of human existence?

<p>Spiritual freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is organizing the contest to empower young people?

<p>Aaryajanani Trust, in collaboration with Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contest aimed at disseminating to the youth of Bharat?

<p>Swami Vivekananda’s life-giving message</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Karma (meaning)

In Karma Yoga, 'Karma' refers to action.

Karma's effect

Karma creates bondage, trapping us in a cycle of birth and death.

Misery's cause

People's pursuit of pleasure instead of spiritual goals is a cause of suffering.

Human existence's goal

Eastern philosophies see spiritual freedom as the ultimate goal of human existence.

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Karma Yoga

A system of yoga emphasizing selfless action.

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Nature's inherent action

Action is fundamental to human nature and essential.

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Character's source

A person's character comes from the sum of their mental tendencies.

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Karma's origin

The Sanskrit word 'Karma' comes from the root 'Kri', meaning 'to do'.

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Spiritual freedom

Liberation from the cycle of birth and death, often pursued in Eastern philosophies.

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Incorrect Ideal

The pursuit of pleasure is considered a flawed aspiration.

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Eastern philosophy's goal

Knowledge and self-realization are key goals in Eastern spiritual teachings.

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Karma's struggle

The cycle of struggle and peace are inherently incompatible according to the text.

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Swami Vivekananda's focus

Swami Vivekananda emphasized Karma Yoga in his lectures.

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Youth empowerment goals (contest)

The contest aims to spread Swami Vivekananda's message among young people.

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