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Tattva of action (from Upanishads)
Understanding the essence of action prevents error in spiritual pursuit.
Even the wise err without understanding karma's cause and result. Mistaken renunciation creates obstacles, binding one more tightly. You must know your dharma; protecting it allows it to protect you. Humans mistake the tattva of action, thinking themselves special or above duty, becoming victims of laziness. To be free, gain wisdom on what to renounce internally. Act according to time, place, situation, and scriptural teaching. The key is not to renounce action but to renounce the pride of being the doer. Be free from attachment and aversion. Renounce the fruits of your deeds. Through such disciplined practice, the inner instrument is purified, making life's journey pleasant.
"If you can protect your dharma, your dharma can protect you."
"Renounce the pride of thinking, 'I am the doer.'"
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
