Krishna continues,
"All beings derive their propensity to act in accordance with the Law of Nature (Prakruti). Whatever karma has fallen to your lot as a way of life, do it without aversion. Do it in the spirit of penance and prayer.('Archana'). Do it as a discipline that you must follow and do it with love (of God) in your heart.
Whatever you can do best within your capacity, according to the law of your individual nature, do it with confidence and faith (in yourself). You may find another way of life alluring and comfortable, but if you are not born into it, if it does not agree with the grain of your personality, do not follow it. Stay then within the way which agrees with your natural propensity and basic values. There is nothing wrong in following your natural inclination.
The karma which you choose to do in accordance with the natural propensity of your (Sattvik) nature may look unattractive and full of faults, but do not give it up if you feel that basically it is what you must do. All beginnings are shrouded like the flame surrounded by smoke.
In the pursuit of your vocation, do not cling to anything , or do not create a bondage. Have no craving. Conquer your best self and ask it to guide you. Conquer your Atman (with love) and once you win over your Atman, obey its command. This is the way of true 'sanyas', the renunciation. It means doing your job without hankering after money and felicitation. It means no indulgence , no unnecessary involvement, and that is the greatest (spiritual) achievement.
This way will save you from many a nightmare. You will live within the safety of your spirit, its vitality ('chaitanya').
This way is the great achievement on the path of (personal) liberation. It has the foundation of faith in knowledge. It leads to the highest attainment of Brahma. I shall explain to you how. Please try to understand.
I have told you how to pursue your vocation under the guidance of your inner voice. It is the voice of your purest intellect. While at work, obtain perfect control over your mind with courage and confidence. Discard bookish knowledge and keep attachment and aversion out your field of work.
How does a yogi fare in life?
He eats as much as is sufficient to energize his body to do his job. He avoids mingling with the crowd. He has control over his speech, body and mind. He remains in a meditative state of mind always. He maintains the spirit of detachment in whatever he undertakes to do.
A yogi who follows this practice in life reaches the knowledge of the Inner Self with practice, discipline and detachment. This path of yoga is the best to follow and therefore it is called the king of all paths :Rajayoga.
"All beings derive their propensity to act in accordance with the Law of Nature (Prakruti). Whatever karma has fallen to your lot as a way of life, do it without aversion. Do it in the spirit of penance and prayer.('Archana'). Do it as a discipline that you must follow and do it with love (of God) in your heart.
Whatever you can do best within your capacity, according to the law of your individual nature, do it with confidence and faith (in yourself). You may find another way of life alluring and comfortable, but if you are not born into it, if it does not agree with the grain of your personality, do not follow it. Stay then within the way which agrees with your natural propensity and basic values. There is nothing wrong in following your natural inclination.
The karma which you choose to do in accordance with the natural propensity of your (Sattvik) nature may look unattractive and full of faults, but do not give it up if you feel that basically it is what you must do. All beginnings are shrouded like the flame surrounded by smoke.
In the pursuit of your vocation, do not cling to anything , or do not create a bondage. Have no craving. Conquer your best self and ask it to guide you. Conquer your Atman (with love) and once you win over your Atman, obey its command. This is the way of true 'sanyas', the renunciation. It means doing your job without hankering after money and felicitation. It means no indulgence , no unnecessary involvement, and that is the greatest (spiritual) achievement.
This way will save you from many a nightmare. You will live within the safety of your spirit, its vitality ('chaitanya').
This way is the great achievement on the path of (personal) liberation. It has the foundation of faith in knowledge. It leads to the highest attainment of Brahma. I shall explain to you how. Please try to understand.
I have told you how to pursue your vocation under the guidance of your inner voice. It is the voice of your purest intellect. While at work, obtain perfect control over your mind with courage and confidence. Discard bookish knowledge and keep attachment and aversion out your field of work.
How does a yogi fare in life?
He eats as much as is sufficient to energize his body to do his job. He avoids mingling with the crowd. He has control over his speech, body and mind. He remains in a meditative state of mind always. He maintains the spirit of detachment in whatever he undertakes to do.
A yogi who follows this practice in life reaches the knowledge of the Inner Self with practice, discipline and detachment. This path of yoga is the best to follow and therefore it is called the king of all paths :Rajayoga.
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