This chapter discusses the concept of karma, which is derived from the Sanskrit word "kri," meaning "to do." Karma refers to all actions and their effects, particularly in relation to one's character. The text emphasizes that the ultimate goal of humanity is knowledge, not pleasure, which is temporary and misleading. Both pleasure and pain serve as significant teachers in life, shaping an individual's character through their experiences. The character of a person is formed by a combination of happiness and misery, with the latter often being a more profound teacher. Notably, great individuals in history have frequently learned more from adversity than from prosperity. The text concludes by asserting that true knowledge is intrinsic to humanity and originates from within. KARMA YOGA by Kana Kandoriya in English Magazine 9 1.3k Downloads 5.8k Views Writen by Kana Kandoriya Category Magazine Read Full Story Download on Mobile Description chapter 1KARMA IN ITS EFFECT ONCHARACTER 1 The word karma is derived form the sanskrit kri, to do;all action iskarma.Technically, this word also means the effects of actions. In connection with metaphysics, it sometimes means the effect, of which our past actions were the causes. But karma-yoga we have simply to do with the word karma as meaning work. The goal of mankind is knowledge; that is the one ideal placed before us by Eastern philosophy. Pleasure is not the goal of man, but knowledge. Pleasure and happiness come to an end. It is a mistake to suppose that pleasure More Likes This The battle of - You vs You by muhammad Kamal Gentlemen's Game - Part 1 by Umang Time is precious - A philosophical thought by c P Hariharan More Interesting Options English Short Stories English Spiritual Stories English Fiction Stories English Motivational Stories English Classic Stories English Children Stories English Comedy stories English Magazine English Poems English Travel stories English Women Focused English Drama English Love Stories English Detective stories English Moral Stories English Adventure Stories English Human Science English Philosophy English Health English Biography English Cooking Recipe English Letter English Horror Stories English Film Reviews English Mythological Stories English Book Reviews English Thriller English Science-Fiction English Business English Sports English Animals English Astrology English Science English Anything English Crime Stories