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Meaning of "Karmayoga>"

Word

Karmayoga

Sanskrit

कर्मयोग

IAST

karmayoga

In General

The Yoga of selfless (unattached) action; performance of one’s own duty; service of humanity.

The third chapter of Bhagavad Gita is called Karma Yoga and the idea of Karmayoga is said throughout the text.

Veda

Karma is a logical conclusion to Vedic thought. The idea is available in veda samhita, though the exact word is not used. Concept of karma is very much available in Upanishads.

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