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INTRODUCTION
through his Indriyas or instruments. He feels no strain or burden in the discharge of his works now. He is quite at ease. The heavy load which he felt previously on account of false notion has vanished out of sight now.
The doctrine of Karma forms an integral part of Vedanta. It expounds the riddle of life and the riddle of the universe. It brings solace, satisfaction and comfort to one and all. It is a self-evident truth Fortunately the Westerners have also begun now to acknowledge its importance and veracity. Even the Americans have full belief in this doctrine Every sensible man will have to accept it There is no other way to understand the mystery of actions "As you sow, so shall you reap" holds good not only in the physical plane but also in the moral world as well. Every thought and every deed of yours generates in you certain tendencies which will affect your life herein and hereafter. If you do good Karmas in a selfless spirit, you will soar high to the regions of bliss and peace. Karma is the lowest rung in the spiritual ladder. But it lifts us up to ineffable, magnanimous heights. Its glory is too great to be described. It destroys pride, selfishness and Tamas. It brings wonderful results. It helps growth and also evolution.
Freedom is man's birthright Freedom is Satchitananda. Freedom is immortality. Freedom is peace, knowledge and bliss. Consciously or unconsciously,
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