"The sages, united with pure reason, renounce the results of …" — Swami Sivananda

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The sages, united with pure reason, renounce the results of their actions and, liberated from the cycle of birth, they attain a state of bliss.

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Practice of Karma Yoga by Swami Sivananda is a thorough guide to the path of selfless action as taught in the Hindu tradition, showing how every deed can become an act of worship and a vehicle for liberation. Sivananda explains the philosophy of Karma Yoga — acting without attachment to results — and provides practical instructions for infusing daily life with spiritual consciousness. This book is essential reading for those who wish to walk the active path to God without withdrawing from the world.

Author: Swami Sivananda
Tradition: Hindu
Source text: Practice of Karma Yoga
Chapter: Practice of Karma Yoga, p.29
Verse / page: 29
Topics: Attainment Liberation Purpose Renunciation Saint Unity Action Bliss Freedom Intellect Purity Rebirth Salvation Thinking

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