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Are you performing bhakti yoga or karma yoga?

Philosophy · asked by user [] · 2008-05-22 · 3 answers
We may know the difference theoretically but what do you think. Are you performing bhakti or karma yoga?
user [2] · 2008-05-22
first we have to understand the difference, once we understand it, we engage in bhakti-yoga. The question is really under which predominant mode of nature we are doing devotional service and try and reach at least sattvaguna.
user [149] · 2008-05-23
I dont understand the question. I thought karma-yoga and bhakti-yoga are not different. The result of both, if performed properly, is the same.

Chapter 3 - Karma-yoga

BG 3.9: Therefore, O son of Kuntuc0u299 , perform your prescribed duties for His satisfaction, and in that way you will always remain free from bondage.

BG 3.19 -20: Therefore, without being attached to the fruits of activities, one should act as a matter of duty, for by working without attachment one attains the Supreme. Kings such as Janaka attained perfection solely by performance of prescribed duties.
user [296] · 2008-06-10
karma-misra-bhakti, mixed.

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