"Karma Yoga" is a book by Swami Vivekananda, based on lectures he delivered in New York City in late 1895 and early 1896. The book focuses on the concept of Karma, which means action, and its effects on human character. Swami Vivekananda emphasizes that the ultimate goal of mankind is knowledge rather than pleasure, which is often mistakenly seen as the ideal. He argues that both pleasure and pain are essential teachers in life, contributing equally to the formation of one's character. Misery often serves as a greater teacher than happiness, as many of the world's great figures learned more from their struggles and hardships than from their successes. The text highlights the importance of understanding the balance of good and evil in shaping character and stresses that true growth comes from learning through both experiences.

by Swami Vivekananda in English Biography

Writen by Swami Vivekananda

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