The Gita 4

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The stage of inaction is quite confusing. As already mentioned, most

people under the distorted pretext of Jnana become lazy and give up all

good work. Their inaction falls under the category of tamasik inactivity

and not the illumined stage of a Yogi. Real inaction is gradual process

of renunciation borne out of the glimpses of one's true nature. As a

pregnant woman gradually is freed from daily routine as the term

matures, and is required to concentrate on bare minimum activities

essential for the timely and safe delivery, so also a sadhaka is

relieved of his duties and karma to seek the Absolute. This is the state

of desirable inactivity, which comes through the practice of Karma Yoga

itself!

 

One important caveat must to be interposed here. For, as with Jnana,

excessive emphasis on philanthropy is also likely to distract us from

our aim of God realization. Therefore, Sri Ramakrishna advises us all,

" Don't go out of your way to look for such works. Undertake only those

works that present themselves to you and are of pressing necessity - and

those also in a spirit of detachment. " Real aim in life is realization

of God. Selfless work is difficult in this age, and at most can be a

means to the end of seeking God. Sooner one is freed from the bondage of

duties and responsibilities better are the chances to seek the Divine.

 

concluded.

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c s shah

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