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APPENDIX
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR KARMA YOGIS
1 See God in every face, in everything.
2 Repeat mentally or silently or with the breath the Name of the Lord, such as 'Hari Om', 'Sri Ram', or your own Ishta Mantra or Guru Mantra, even while you work in the office A strong habit of repetition of the Mantra will soon be formed.
3. Give up meat, hot curries, onions and garlic Take Sattwic foods like milk, fruits, bread, pulses and vegetables, etc. Eat simple food Wear simple clothing Practise celibacy or moderation.
4. Feel that God is the inner Ruler who manipulates your mind, body and the Indriyas Therefore give up the thought. 'I am the doer'. Feel 'I am Nimitta or an instrument in His hands God works through my hands, eats through my mouth and sees through my eyes
5. Do not expect any fruit for your actions, not even approbation, thanks, gratitude, appreciation, applause, return of salute or smile, etc.
6 Offer all actions, their fruit, body, mind, the Indriyas and the soul as flowers at the Lotus-feet of the Lord. 7. Never, never say: 'I have helped that man’ Feel
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