A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Niskamakarma
This page describes Niskamakarma which is located on page 426 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Niskamakarma” according to 16 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Jnanakarma Vibhaga yoga :—Power of Saguna Brahma (Brahma with attributes), Nishkama-karma yoga (Action without an eye on the result) spiritual greatness of various yajnas.Chapter29. Sannyasa yoga :—Samkhya yoga, Nishkamakarma yoga, Jnana yoga, Jnana yoga with Bhakti.Chapter30. Atmasamyama yoga :—Nishkamakarma yoga, Atmodharana, Jnanayoga.Chapter31. Jnana yoga :—Jnanavijnanas, origin of the world, the Daiva and Asura aspects of Ishvara, worship of other Devas.Chapter32....
Read full contents: Story of Bhagavat-gita
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
(nishkama karma as per Taimni) Aranya says, austerities and religiousstudies of yogis are for attenuating afflications,while their renunciation is fordeveloping detachment from pleasure and pain.So, the actions of body cease to be cause of bondage. Yogi should be pure like lotus born in mud.It has no attachment with mud around. It is very difficult for intelligent person also to decide good or bad deed....
Read full contents: Sutra 4.7
The Gita’s Ethics (A Critical Study) [by Arpita Chakraborty]
Niskama Karma is action without desire for fruit or result. Niskama Karma is the way to avoid creating new karma and also resolve earlier karma. Niskama Karma is the means for the realization of the true knowledge which is the final goal of all living beings. Niskama Karma is the ideal path to realize truth....
Read full contents: 6. Conclusion (Karma, Rebirth and Freedom of Will)
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