“Life and Karma Yoga”: The Intricacies and Keeping Up
Keywords:
Bhagwat Geeta, Karma Yoga, Life, Anecdotes, BiographiesAbstract
Phases of life are not static. Thinking positively and remaining steadfast are very important in this life. Learnings from the age-old sacred texts like Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and other sacred texts help in evolving from the depths of toughness. There can be various different ways for keeping up in difficult situations and it completely remains an individual choice. The shlokas from Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and other sacred texts are mentioned in this article. Concepts of Positive Psychology, anecdotes, biographies and other similar sources help us to understand the intricacies of life. Inspirational songs, movies, poems and related literature can be the source to keep oneself going. Facing the realities in life and finding solutions by various positive means is the need to sustain life. This paper highlights some ways by which one can think of positivity and keep oneself going as such and at times of difficult situations. Each one has his own way of dealing with situations and it is usually based on certain experiences and approaches.
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