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Yet all this may seen to be rather quixotic and too philosophical, more theoretical than practical; I have read many arguments against the Bhagavad. Gita, and many have said that without motives you cannot work. They have never seen unselfish work except under the influence of fanaticism, and therefore, they speak in that way. .
Let me tell you in conclusion' a few words about one man who actually carried this teaching of Karma-Yoga into practice. That man is Buddha. He is the one man who ever carried this into perfect practice. All the prophets of the world, except Buddha, had external motives to move them to unselfish action. The prophets of the world, with this single exception, may be divided into two sets, one set holding that they are incarnations of God come down on earth, and the other holding that they are only messengers from God; and both draw their impetus for work from outside, expect reward from outside, however highly spiritual may be the language they use. But Buddha is the only prophet who has said, "I
