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KARMA YOGA IN THE GITA
time when its results become manifested. It is the connecting link between the cause and effect.
If a man does not follow the wheel of the universe thus revolving, if he leads a sensual life of absolute selfishness, he is simply wasting his life. He is committing great sin indeed The basic foundation of the world-order is mutuality and healthy co-operation No one should disturb its equilibrium and interfere with its working Man is not brought here to amass wealth by illegal means for himself and his children.
He should not remain an idler He should not act selfishly. He should not refuse to work He must perform his allotted work. This whole world is a big factory of God. The main wheel revolves. Leather belts are attached to other wheels and machines. Each small part or machine does its own allotted work Man must do the Pancha Maha Yajnas daily He must do Sandhya, Nitya and Naimittıka Karmas He must serve others He is part of the cycle and must perform his assigned task like the other parts If he fails in the discharge of his duties, and leads a sensual life, he is a mere burden on earth It is better if such a man gives up his physical body and creates a void for the better filling of air
A Jnani who rests in his own Swaroop, who rejoices in the Self within, who is satisfied in his Self, and who is also contented in the Self, has nothing to do. He is not bound to do anything to keep up the wheel of the world. He is an Apta Kama, one in
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