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PRACTICE OF

KARMA YOGA

SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA

Sri Swami Sivananda

Founder of

The Divine Life Society

SERVE, LOVE, GIVE,

PURIFY, MEDITATE,

REALIZE

So Says

Sri Swami Sivananda

A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION

Sixth Edition: 1995

(4,000 Copies)

World Wide Web (WWW) Edition: 2001

WWW site: http://www.SivanandaDlshq.org/

This WWW reprint is for free distribution

ISBN 81-7052-014-2

Published By

THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY

P.O. SHIVANANDANAGAR—249 192

Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttaranchal,

Himalayas, India.

Dedicated to all selfless, motiveless,

disinterested workers of the world who are

struggling hard to get knowledge of the

Self by purifying their minds, by getting

Chitta Suddhi through Nishkama

Karma Yoga

PUBLISHERS’ NOTE

The nectar-like teachings of His Holiness Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati, the

incomparable saint of the Himalayas, famous in song and legend, are too well-known to the

intelligent public as well as to the earnest aspirant of knowledge Divine. Their aim and object is

nothing but emancipation from the wheel of births and deaths through absorption of the Jiva with

the supreme Soul. Now, this emancipation can be had only through right knowledge.

It is an undisputed fact that it is almost a Herculean task for the man in the street, blinded as

he is by worldly desires of diverse kinds, to forge his way to realisation of God. Not only is it his

short-sightedness that stands in the way but innumerable other difficulties and obstacles hamper the

progress onward towards the goal. He is utterly helpless until someone who has successfully

trodden the path, comes to his aid or rescue, takes him by the hand, leads him safely through the

inextricable traps and pitfalls of worldly temptation and desires, and finally brings him to his

destination which is the crowning glory of the be-all and end-all of life, where all suffering ceases

and all quest comes to an end. This realisation is nothing but the knowing of the self as the real Self,

the one without a second.

This volume is, as the title will show, a book that has been carefully prepared for the benefit

of those who are intricately placed in life that they cannot tread the path of renunciation or

Sannyasa. Certainly, unless one cleanses the augean stables of his mind and expurgates all

impurities through selfless and disinterested service while living amid the toil and moil of the

world, he will find himself in a fool’s paradise, when he puts on the second orange-coloured garb to

follow the path of renunciation. So one has to do Karma Yoga first ceaselessly and untiringly, and

develop all noble qualities such as cosmic love, endurance, nobility and Brahmacharya, and thus

equip himself for the great ensuing battle royal, and finally come out the victor.

The present work, Practice of Karma Yoga, coming as it does, from the inspired and

enlightened pen of Swami Sivanandaji, is, as usual, a safe and sound guide to reach the goal in view

of the aspirant. Those who have had the good fortune to know of Sri Swami Sivanandaji and his

writings—from the biggest volume to the sixteen-page pamphlet distributed free to those who ask

and those who do not ask—will agree with us how infallible his writings are, how simple and lucid

is the language he employs in order that what he writes may be accessible not only to the university

graduate, but also to him or her who has a working knowledge of English, and how sincere and

earnest the author is in his unquenchable thirst to be even a ‘particle’ of service to his brethren.

Pregnant with the magnetism of a Jivanmukta or liberated sage, they cannot but uplift the seeker

after Truth to ineffable heights of spiritual glory, bliss and peace.

THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY

PREFACE

There are altogether eight chapters in this book. The first chapter treats of the Yoga of

service. Such interesting and important subjects as what is poised reason, how to find out right and

wrong action, what is Nishkamya Karma Yoga, the qualifications of a Karma Yogi, work is

worship, the Yoga of equanimity, etc., are dealt with lucidly. The articles entitled ‘Health and

Yoga’ and ‘Secret of Karma Yoga’ are of vital importance and interest. One should never forget the

idea that work is worship of God. If one remembers this fact, all work will be found very interesting.

The terms ‘menial service’, ‘this work is bad’, ‘that work is good’, will be obliterated from the

mind. You will find that all work, when done with the right mental attitude or Bhava, will elevate

your mind.

The second chapter deals with universal laws. A knowledge of these laws of Nature will

help the young aspirant to turn out more efficient and solid work within a short space of time; it will

infuse discrimination and force him to do virtuous actions, always taking care to avoid all evil

actions. He will clearly understand that there is perfect order in the universe in everything. Even a

rank materialist will be induced to realise the glory of the Lord, the Law-giver, who is hidden in

these names and forms.

The third chapter deals with what is known as Svadharma. The practice of Svadharma

brings one Moksha and exaltation. A fine description of the three Gunas or qualities of Nature and

their operation is given here. An understanding of these Gunas will be of inestimable value to the

practitioner of Karma Yoga. He can develop Sattvic virtues and eradicate Rajas and Tamas. The

article ‘Instructions for Aspirants’ contains many valuable practical hints. Every aspirant should

study these instructions very carefully daily in the morning before he starts his work. This will

enable him to equip himself for the ensuing battle of daily life. He will indeed be better armed with

wisdom, spiritual force and discrimination; he can thereby ward off very many obstacles that stand

in the way of his daily work.

Though man feels he is weak and helpless at times, he is in reality the master of his own

destiny. He can counteract dark forces of evil tendencies and can command Nature through right

exertion or Purushartha. The subject is dealt with in the fourth chapter.

‘Karma and Reincarnation’ is the title of the fifth chapter. Here there is a description of the

various kinds of Karmas. I would like you to understand that sin is nothing but a mistake only.

There is no such thing as ‘horrible crime’ or ‘heinous sin’ in the light of knowledge or higher

philosophy. Many people worry themselves that they have committed serious crimes and

consequently become prey to the haunting thoughts of the so-called sin. One should never say: “I

am a great sinner.” On the contrary he should assert: “I am eternally the pure Atman.” Purity is your

birthright. In essence thou art the most sacred Atman. Feel this, feel this! The article on the doctrine

of reincarnation contains convincing, cogent, logical, forcible and sound arguments in support of

rebirth.

In the sixth chapter I have stated that neophytes should combine action and meditation and

that those who can meditate for twenty-four hours are very, very rare, and that such people should

take to exclusive meditation in the solitary caves of the Himalayan jungles. I have made a sincere

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