Karma Yoga Book Overview

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What is the goal of mankind according to Eastern philosophy?

Knowledge (correct)

Wealth

Fame

Pleasure

In Karma Yoga, what does 'Karma' primarily refer to?

Happiness

Work (correct)

Pleasure

Fate

What is the cause of all miseries in the world?

Pleasure as the ideal goal (correct)

Pain as the ideal goal

Lack of wealth

Misunderstanding knowledge

How do pleasure and pain contribute to the formation of an individual's character?

Pain is a greater teacher than pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the sum total of an individual's tendencies and mind bent?

"Character" results from equal contributions of happiness and misery Signup and view all the answers

What realization does man come to regarding pleasure, happiness, and knowledge through his experiences?

Knowledge supersedes pleasure and pain Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the nature of Karma?

Karma is the cycle of cause and effect governing our lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal attitude towards Karma for liberation?

Complete self-agnegation Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the relationship between struggle and peace in the context of Karma?

Struggle and peace are inherently incompatible. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Non-Attachment as mentioned in the text?

Non-attachment is complete self-agnegation. Signup and view all the answers

How is Karma associated with our existence based on the text?

Karma creates bondage through cause and effect in our lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of approaching Karma with a detached attitude?

To achieve eternal peace and liberation Signup and view all the answers

What concept is highlighted in the text when it mentions that one wave is composed of millions and millions of minute waves?

Eternal law of earning through work Signup and view all the answers

What is the most tremendous power that man has to deal with?

Karma's effect on character Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the best way to judge the real character of a man?

Observing his common actions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'Karma' primarily refer to?

Efforts and actions leading to consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which concept described in the text implies that every action, no matter how small, contributes to a larger whole?

Eternal law of earning through work Signup and view all the answers

What quality distinguishes a really great man according to the text?

'Greatness' in character at all times Signup and view all the answers