RIGHT ACTION

Constant contemplation of the true nature of the Soul and its relation to Matter and God is necessary for the attainment of serenity of mind. But, without the practice of a detached attitude, while performing our duties, such contemplation is not possible and can be of no avail. 

The practice of serenity of mind by contemplation of the Truth, and the practice of an attitude of detachment in normal activities are really complements of each other. When the effort is successful, there is no real difference between them. Buddhi-Yoga is attained when self control and detachment and longing for union with God have become the normal condition of the mind.

Serenity of mind cannot come by attempting prematurely to withdraw from the world. The real merit in abstention from action lies in the absence of personal desire or motive, and this is attained in the performance of duty unaffected by personal desire. Thus Sanyaasa and Karma - Yoga are the same.

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