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Before taking to Jnana kanda, one has to prepare oneself for it. The subject is
subtle and the study requires calmness and concentration of mind. Calmness or
purity of mind and concentration are acquired, respectively, by the performance of
karma and upasana without desire for mundane benefits and solely with a view to
going to Jnana kanda. This is called nishkaama karma. This is a way of life where
the attitude is significant. Whatever action one does, religious or secular, is done as
an offering to Iswara (iiswara arpana buddhi) and acceptance of results, favorable
or unfavorable with equanimity as the sacred gift of Iswara (iiswara prasaada
buddhi) This is called karma yoga. Karmayoga engenders purity of mind (citta
suddhi) and upasana calmness and concentration of mind (citta aikagryam and
citta naiscalyam) and desire for atma vicaara (enquiry into the nature of self),
which are required for the pursuit of jnana kanda.
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