Hinduism Doctrine And Way Of Life
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Books By Rajaji

THE VEDANTIC ETHIC

Here is a clear affirmation of Free Will and responsibility and ample proof that Vedanta is not fatalism.

Let no one say to himself that this schedule of conduct is not for him who is an ordinary man, but for saints and sages. Even a little effort in this direction, assures the Gita, will yield great fruit.

There is no waste in this. It is not like the rule of medicine by which if one fails to follow the pre scribed diet in any respect; the medicine not only does no good but also does harm. There is no such’ danger arising out of defeats and imperfections in following the discipline herein taught. Even a very little effort in following this rule will protect one from great evil. -Gita II-40

The Gita lies down and repeatedly emphasizes an important warning: Do not be tempted by philosophy to in action.

Thy business is with action only, never with its fruits; so let not the fruit of action be thy motive, nor be thou to inaction attached. -Gita 11-47

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