Though the names 'karma', 'yoga' and 'sannyasa' are different, the truth at the heart of both is the same.
The marvel of the Bhagavad-Gita is its truly beautiful revelation of life's wisdom which enables philosophy to blossom into religion.
As you pass through this life, have you done all that you really wish to for others?
Think of a star. A star burns its very substance to give light to others. You need to be like a star.
Selfless giving changes our concept of our identity. When we give to others our unselfishness removes the spot of "self" that stained our awareness.
It's better to do something, even if you're attached to the results.
There's always someone to help, there's always some way in which you can perfect yourself through service to others.
The key to selfless giving is that you feel good when you do it and you feel good afterwards.
You could go outside today and have a glum face, or you could put a smile on your face and go out into the world, even though you don't feel like it - that's selfless giving!
Selfless giving is the art of living.
The secret to enlightenment is kindness and selfless giving. Without that, it's just words, isn't it?
It's a civil war, and Arjuna knows a lot of people who are on the opposite side of the battlefield - they've been his friends.
Each day try and go through the day with an attitude of being a servant to the world. You'll benefit the most - and the way will be joyous.
Selfless giving has a lot to do with what happens to you in the future. There is karma, both good and bad.
Enlightenment is represented by Sri Krishna, who is said to be an avatar.
If you just keep giving constantly, if you don't really take thought of your own welfare and your own awareness, but just give, beyond exhaustion - then your life will always be a constant progression.
What motivates someone who's become wealthy to go out and work in the ghetto with those who are poor? What motivates one who has perfect health to go and work with the sick? If you understand - then you understand the root and cause of all existence.
Suddenly they have to face each other down - you've got to kill your friends.
Everybody out there is just doing things for themesleves. So if you don't do that you've got to be crazy ... crazy about selfless giving!
I practice selfless giving not because I'm remarkable but just because I find that its terrifically fun!
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