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Hinduism: Good Conduct and Key Moral Principles

Karma Yoga and Seva

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Recall questions on why Krishna rejects Arjuna's withdrawal, who may practise karma yoga and why it suits householders, and the meaning of seva.

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What does karma yoga ask of people who work in the world?

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Why did Krishna reject Arjuna's plan to withdraw from the battle?

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Why does charity done for reputation bring less spiritual benefit?

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  1. 1

    Why did Krishna reject Arjuna's plan to withdraw from the battle?

    Model answer

    No one can avoid acting, and abandoning one's own duty out of distress creates worse consequences than performing it; what must be renounced is the reward, not the work.

  2. 2

    Can a surgeon or a soldier practise karma yoga?

    Model answer

    Yes, by carrying out the duties of the role skilfully and without ego or anxiety about the outcome, offering the work rather than claiming its credit.

  3. 3

    Why is karma yoga particularly suited to householders?

    Model answer

    It requires no withdrawal from family or employment, since ordinary work itself becomes the spiritual practice.

  4. 4

    Define seva.

    Model answer

    Seva is selfless service given to others or to God without expectation of payment or praise.

  5. 5

    Give two ways modern Hindu organisations express karma yoga.

    Model answer

    They run hospitals, schools and free food distribution, and mobilise volunteers for disaster relief.

  6. 6

    Why does charity done for reputation bring less spiritual benefit?

    Model answer

    The motive is still the doer's own advantage, so the act strengthens the ego and binds rather than liberates.

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