The Dhaarmik Traditions - Indic Studies Foundation

complete detachment he was not tainted by his action.
Equanimity of mind comes to one, free from likes and dislikes, attachment and
aversion. He is a devoted yogi of skillful action (yogah karmasu kaushalam) . No new
karma accrues to him. the momentum of the old karma wanes away. He gains in
perfecting the mind.
2.8 Acts versus Knowledge
Pravritti-Nivritti
The religion of ) Pravritti Dharma and Nivritti Dharma
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"In this world there is a two fold path; the path of knowledge
of the Sankhyam and the path of action of the Yogis."
--The Bhagavad Gita, Ch 3, Verse 3
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"The Vedic dharma (religion) is verily twofold, characterized by Pravritti (social action)
and Nivritti (inward contemplation), designed to promote order in the world; this
twofold dharma has in view the true social welfare and spiritual emancipation of all
beings."
-Sri Sankaracharaya (A.D. 788-820)
One of the greatest philosophers of India.
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From The Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 18, Verses 5, 6, 7 & 11
Acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity should not be abandoned, but should be performed
; sacrifice, gift and also austerity are the purifiers of the wise.
[Note: There are three types of Sacrifice, gift and austerity;
Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic.]
But even these actions should be performed leaving
aside attachment and the desire for rewards.
Verily the renunciation of obligatory action (acts of sacrifice, gift and austerity) is not
proper ; the abandonment of the same from delusion is declared to be Tamasic.
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