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KARMA YOGA IN THE GITA
“Yoga is control or restraint of the modifications of the Chitta.”
He also prescribes Purushartha to extirpate Vrittis and control nature and to attain Kaivalya Moksha or independence. He does not say: "Nature is very powerful, keep quiet and become a slave of nature. What is the use of your struggle and Sadhana?" His Yoga is an exact science. He prescribes definite, posit ive, accurate and effective methods to control nature. He says: “Control the Vrittis and then rest in your own Swaroopa (essence) The whole nature is under your control.” Vasishtha also asks Sri Rama to do Purushartha.
Through Raga a man loves an object; through Dwesha he dislikes an object. If anyone rises above the sway of likes and dislikes, love and hatred, affection and aversion, he is no longer subject to his nature. He can understand the teachings of the Sastras. His mind is pure. If he becomes a victim of these two currents, his mind becomes impure. He cannot understand the significance of the Sastras. He neglects his own duties He begins to do the duties of others as his mind is in a state of confusion and bewilderment. Raga Dwesha are great obstacles in the spiritual path. They are the adversaries of a man or aspirant. They are like robbers on the highway. If Viveka and Vichara (discrimination and enquiry of the nature of the Atman) dawn in the aspirant, Raga Dwesha will take to their heels.
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