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Lesson V: Karma Yoga.313
Lesson V: Karma Yoga.
The Yogi Philosophy teaches that while there is but one goal for true
human endeavor—one end to be sought—still there are different paths
to that goal, each path best suited to the particular temperament of the
individual. Temperament, of course, is not the result of accident or chance,
but is the result of the particular development of the soul in its evolution,
and represents the particular line of thought (and resulting action) which
has been pursued by the soul in its development. It is a very real thing at
each stage of unfoldment, and forms the line of least resistance for the
individual. And, so, the Yogis teach that the particular path best adapted to
the requirements of the temperament and tastes—that is, to the desires—
of each individual soul, is the one for him to follow. They divide the Path
of Attainment into three sub-paths leading up to the main road. They call
the three paths (1) Raja Yoga, (2) Karma Yoga, (3) Gnani Yoga; each of these
forms of Yoga being a path leading to the great road, and each fit to be
traveled by those who may prefer it—but all leading to the same place.
Raja Yoga is the path followed by those who feel inclined to develop the
powers latent in Man—the gaining of the control of the mental faculties by
the Will—the attainment of the mastery of the lower self—the development
of the mind, to the end that the soul may be aided in its unfoldment. Karma