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Practice detachment while fulfilling duties from "summary" of The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramhansa Yogananda

The concept of detachment while fulfilling duties is a central teaching in the Bhagavad Gita. It encourages individuals to perform their responsibilities without being attached to the outcomes of their actions. This principle is rooted in the idea that detachment leads to freedom from desire, which in turn leads to inner peace and spiritual growth. By practicing detachment, individuals can maintain a sense of equanimity in the face of success or failure, pleasure or pain. Detachment does not mean indifference or apathy towards one's duties. Rather, it involves performing actions with a sense of duty and dedication, while letting go of attachment to the results. This allows individuals to focus on the present moment and do their best without being consumed by anxiety or expectation. It is a way of surrendering th...
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    The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita

    Paramhansa Yogananda

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