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Karma yoga


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Welcome to today's podcast of Life 360 and the forth episode on Karma Yoga, one of the four main paths of Hindu thought to achieve happiness.

Karma yoga is the path of selfless action or service. It involves performing one's duties without attachment to the results of those actions. The goal of Karma yoga is to purify the mind and eliminate the ego, which is the source of all suffering.
The practice of Karma yoga is rooted in the concept of karma, which means the law of cause and effect. Every action has consequences, and those consequences can either be positive or negative. Karma yoga emphasizes the importance of performing actions with the right intention, without expecting any reward or recognition for those actions.
The practice of Karma yoga involves three key principles - Nishkama Karma, Yajna, and Seva. Nishkama Karma refers to performing actions without any desire for personal gain or reward. Yajna involves offering one's actions as a sacrifice to a higher power or the universe. Seva refers to selfless service to others without any expectation of reward or recognition.
In Karma yoga, the focus is on performing actions with a sense of detachment and selflessness. It is not about what one does but rather how one does it. Even simple actions like cooking, cleaning, or serving others can be transformed into acts of Karma yoga when performed with the right intention and attitude.
The practice of Karma yoga can lead to a sense of inner peace and happiness. By performing selfless actions, one can purify the mind, reduce the ego, and develop a sense of detachment from the material world. This can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us.
In conclusion, Karma yoga is a path of selfless action and service that can lead to happiness and inner peace. By performing actions with the right intention and attitude, one can purify the mind and develop a sense of detachment from the material world. This can ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe.
Thank you for listening to today's podcast on Karma yoga, and we hope that it has provided you with a deeper understanding of this path and its potential for achieving happiness.


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Life 360By Varun Vashistha