9/27/2021 Epistemological Concepts of Lokasamgraha and Nishkama Karma and Western Concept- Examrace
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Lokasamgraha means universal welfare, universal well-being.
Loka means People.
Samgraha means Welfare.
Mentioned in the sacred text, Bhagavad Gita.
Lord Krishna taught Arjuna concept of Lokasamgraha.
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Some famous Excerpts from Bhagavad Gita on the concept of Lokasamgraha are.
Yogah Karmasu Kausalam.
Vanijyam Vaisya Karma Svabhavajam
Lokasamgraha evapi, sampanyan kartum arhasi
Cikirsur Lokasamgraha
Similarity with Western Concept
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Nishkamkarma means self-less or desire-less action.
It is the central tenant of Karma Yoga as mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita.
It is the path of liberation.
Actions that deal with self-less-ness or desire-less-ness are also called Pure Actions. 3 of 8 9/27/2021 Epistemological Concepts of Lokasamgraha and Nishkama Karma and Western Concept- Examrace
Nishkamkarma means an action that is performed without any desire, benefit or want for the fruit or the end result.
Mindfulness or even-ness of mind is the central idea of Nishkamkarma.
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Some famous Excerpts from Bhagavad Gita on the concept of Nishkama-karma are.
Verse 47, To action alone has thou a right and never at all to its fruits; let not the fruits of action by thy motive; neither let there be in thee any attachment to inaction.
Verse 2.48, Fixed in Yoga, do thy work, O winner of wealth (Arjuna) , abandoning the attachment, with an even mind in success and failure, for evenness of mind is called Yoga.
Verse 5.11, With the body, with the mind, with the intellect, even merely with the senses, the Yogis perform action towards self-purification. Having abandoned the attachment. He who is disciplined in Yoga, having abandoned the fruit of action, attains calmness.
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Types of Karmas
Nishkam Karma action that is performed without any desire for the fruit or the end result.
Such action uproots bestiality in man and confers divinity upon him and bring calmness and peace.
Contains Sattva Guna
Sakam Karma action that is performed because of a desire for the fruit or the end result.
Such action foster desires, selfishness, agony, misery, aggression, etc.
Contains Rajas Guna
Similarity with Western Concept
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Famous Thinkers 5 of 8 9/27/2021 Epistemological Concepts of Lokasamgraha and Nishkama Karma and Western Concept- Examrace
Gandhi Advocated for the concept of Karma Yoga.
Advocated for the concept of Nishkama-karma
Advocated for the concept of Lokasamgraha
Tilak First commentator on the Gita (Gita Bhashya) .
He writes, Lord Krishna՚s teachings were not just for Arjuna, but it is for us all (Indians) .
Indians should work together for social and political upliftment of the Nation & its people!
Suchan act of serving is nothing but Nishkamkarma which would lead to Lokasamgraha or universal welfare.
Nishkama-Karma & Lokasamgraha
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Two sides of the same coin
Individual dimension - Nishkama-karma
Social Dimension- Lokasamgraha 6 of 8 9/27/2021 Epistemological Concepts of Lokasamgraha and Nishkama Karma and Western Concept- Examrace
MCQs 1. The concept of Lokasamgraha has been taken from
1. Rig Veda
2. Upanishads
3. Both A and B
4. Bhagavad Gita
Answer: D
Explanation: Lokasamgraha is in the sacred text, Bhagavad Gita. It means universal welfare, universal well-being.
2. Gita bhashya is the commentary on Gita by
A. Tilak
B. Gandhi
C. Seers/Rishis
D. Vivekananda
Answer: A
Explanation: Gita bhashya is the commentary on Gita by Tilak.
3. Match the following
Set I
1. Social Dimension
2. Individual Dimension
3. Altruism
4. Duty for Duty՚s sake
Set II
a. Lokasamgraha
b. Nishkama-karma
Code: 1234
A. abab
B. baba
C. aabb
D. baab
Answer: A
Explanation:
1. Social Dimension -Lokasamgraha
2. Individual Dimension - Nishkama-karma
3. Altruism- Lokasamgraha
4. Duty for Duty՚s sake - Nishkama-karma
4. Sakam Karma contains
A. Sattva guna
B. Rajas guna 7 of 8 9/27/2021 Epistemological Concepts of Lokasamgraha and Nishkama Karma and Western Concept- Examrace
C. Tamas guna
D. Both B and C
Answer: B
Explanation: Sakam Karma contains ONLY rajas guna.
5. Gandhi advocated for
A. Altruism
B. Karma Yoga
C. Nishkama-karma
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: Gandhi advocated for the concept of Karma Yoga, Nishkama-karma and Lokasamgraha .
Lokasamgraha is equivalent of the western epistemological concept Altruism
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