Book Title: Doctrine Of Karma
Author(s): Abhedananda Swami
Publisher: Ramkrishna Vedanta Math

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________________ [ X ] same idea was conveyed by St. Paul Christ also referred to it, Heredity cannot unveil the mystery of good and evil. The opinion of the theologians about it_What the Vedânta explains-The doctrine of Karma can explain the problems of good and evil It predestines nothing or no one It shows the way out of the world. It is the solace to men in their world of woe and misery. CHAPTER V Subject Pages Philosophy of Karma ... ... 43-72 Philosophy of work is called Karma Yoga- Three other paths. The characteristics of the choosers of these paths— Karma Yoga means dexterity in work— What the Bhagavad Gitâ says of it - Five essential conditions for mental or physical labour— They are of three kinds -There cannot be absolute rest of body or mind. The practice of philosophy of work makes us rise above all laws There is one thing unmoved amidst the unceasing movement the Karma Yoga explains it-- Atman, the Knower is beyond all activites - A higher discrimination is necessary to realize the Knower— What is meant by the terms, changeable and unchangeable.- What do the 'time' and 'space' mean— The identification of the Knower with the body and mind is due to our imperfect knowledge. Three kinds of knowledge-- The scientific explanation of the five objects of knowledge. The un

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