An Empirical Study on the Importance of Karma Yoga in Modern Society

Authors

  • Laxmi Kirana Pallathadka Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, INDIA.
  • Harikumar Pallathadka Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, INDIA.
  • Takhelchangbam Brajeshwari Devi Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, INDIA.
  • Pushparaj Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.2.6.13

Keywords:

Bhagavad Gita, Karma, Yoga, Work, Power

Abstract

Karma-Yoga (Spirit at Work) originated from Srimad Bhagavad Gita, which is considered as the most important sacred text of Hinduism. It means to do something without regard for the result (Nishkama Karma). Karma Yoga molds the fundamental premise of Indian work esteem & departs from Protestant work esteem in terms of practitioner's goal (Karta), i.e., Indians believe work as a duty, a commitment for others that one owes to them in a past life, thus playing out one's obligation lacking longing for common additions will yield higher (supernatural) assistance like freedom (Mukti) from the birth pattern, passing & resurrection (samsara). Though in Modern culture, work is viewed as a way to achieve materialistic increases furthermore, in this manner, Westerners exhaust exertion to have a pleasurable existence (Aisharvya Jeevan). Karma Yoga implies acquiring otherworldly brightening by accomplishing charitable work. This is the highest ideal for work. Not with standing, most of us, who are battling to break free from the iron chains of childishness, track down this ideal exceptionally high, maybe unreachable, from our current degree of being the place where we are joined to numerous things. Karma-yoga is a way that causes redemption through action. Salvation is a permanent condition of the mind. Work has always been the focal point and distinguishing feature of normality. It could be of intrinsic or influential value or both. Instrumental esteem involves, among other things, incentive, pride, & power, which is the expected work result.

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2022-11-22

How to Cite

Pallathadka, L. K., Pallathadka, H., Devi, T. B., & Pushparaj. (2022). An Empirical Study on the Importance of Karma Yoga in Modern Society. Integrated Journal for Research in Arts and Humanities, 2(6), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.2.6.13