Swami Vivekananda: The Complete Yoga Classes 1895-96 NYC Karma Yoga - Class 1 - "Karma in Its Effect on Character" by Swami Vivekananda
May 1, 2025
Swami Vivekananda, a pivotal figure in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the West, shares profound insights on Karma Yoga. He emphasizes the journey towards unselfish work, urging listeners to maintain a calm mindset despite distractions. The discussion touches on how both positive and negative experiences shape character and personal growth. Vivekananda highlights the importance of selflessness in work and contrasts the shallow pursuit of fame with the deeper satisfaction of selfless labor, promoting a balance between action and introspection for inner strength.
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Blows As Character Shapers
- Every feeling and action is struck out from within by life's blows and becomes part of us.
- These cumulative blows and impressions are what shape our character.
Judge By Daily Habits
- Judge a person's character by their habitual, everyday actions rather than rare great deeds.
- Observe consistent behavior to understand someone's true nature.
Character Shapes Will And Action
- Character attracts and fuses universal forces, then projects them outward as will and action.
- Karma manufactures character, and character determines the manifestation of human will.