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GARLAND OF KARMA YOGA
can attain perfection, ie , freedom from action and devotion in the path of Jnana Yoga by mere renunciation, by merely abandoning action without acquiring Brahma Jnana"
6. MEDITATION AND ACTION
That man who meditates in a cave in the Himalayas finds it difficult to work in the world. He cannot meditate in the upstairs of a building that is situated in the heart of a city. That man who works in the world finds it equally difficult to remain in a solitary place. Both have not got a balanced mind. Both are not perfect. Both have a one-sided development. The man who can meditate in a solitary retreat for six months and who can work in the world for another six months whole-heartedly, is an ideal Yogi or a perfect man He is the ideal Karma Yogi He is really a strong man He has integral development Nothing can upset his mind even when he is placed under any unfavourable conditions and bad environments.
If one has practised Pratyahara or abstraction of the senses he can withdraw his mind, just as the tortoise or snail withdraws its feet underneath its shell. No sound can disturb his mind. The firing of a cannon, the rolling sound of motor lorries and bullock-carts in the streets cannot make any impression in his mind He is practically dead to the world, but he is really very busy inside. He can
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