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________________ GARLAND OF KARMA YOGA uninterrupted and undecaying bliss. It gives tremendous energy, clear brain, gigantic will-power, bold understanding, retentive memory and good Vichara Shakti. Through Brahmacharya alone can you get physical, mental and spiritual advancement in life. Modern Education If you compare the present system of education with our ancient Gurukula system, there is a wide gulf between the two systems. Every student in the Gurukula had perfect moral training. This was the predominating feature of our ancient culture. Every student possessed humility, self-restraint, obedience, spirit of service and self-sacrifice, good demeanour, politeness, courteous nature and, last but not least, a desire for acquiring Atma Jnana In the present system, the moral side of education is absolutely ignored. The college students of the present day do not possess any virtues at all. Selfcontrol is a thing unknown to them. Luxurious living and self-indulgence begin from their very boyhood. Arrogance, impertinence and disobedience are deep-rooted in them. They have become confirmed atheists and rank materialists. They have no knowledge of Brahmacharya and self-control. Fashionable dress, undesirable food, bad company, frequent attendance at theatres and cinemas, have rendered them weak and passionate. The Health Officers of 267
SR No.011086
Book TitlePractice of Karma Yoga
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorSwami Sivananda
PublisherDivine Life Society
Publication Year1980
Total Pages329
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size30 MB
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