Book Title: Practice of Karma Yoga
Author(s): Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Divine Life Society

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________________ PREFACE There are altogether eight chapters in this book. The first chapter treats of the Yoga of service. Such interesting and important subjects as what is poised reason, how to find out right and wrong action, what is Nishkamya Karma Yoga, the qualifications of a Karma Yogi, work is worship, the Yoga of equanimity, etc , are dealt with lucidly The articles entitled 'Health and Yoga' and 'Secret of Karma Yoga' are of vital importance and interest. One should never forget the idea that work is worship of God. If one remembers this fact, all work will be found very interesting The terms 'menial service', 'this work is bad', 'that work is good', will be obliterated from the mind. You will find that all work, when done with the right mental attitude or Bhav, will elevate your mind The second chapter deals with universal laws. A knowledge of these laws of Nature will help the young aspirant to turn out more efficient and solid work within a short space of time, it will infuse discrimination and force him to do virtuous actions, always taking care to avoid all evil actions. He will clearly understand that there is perfect order in the universe in everything Even a rank materialist will be induced to realize the glory of the Lord, the Lawgiver, who is hidden in these names and forms The third chapter deals with what is known as Swadharnia The practice of Swadharma brings one

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