Actions of man should be done in a spirit of detachment to the world, not by cutting himself off, but by being in it as an instrument in God's hands; by subduing all tendencies toward egoism, by concentration on Dharma (code of right conduct). Food and drinks, housing and clothing must be subsidiary to the needs of spirit. Man's age, youth, strength, wealth and status should not make him feel very proud, since these are but transitory.
Carry on your legitimate duties, discharge your obligations but do not allow attachments to grow.
A wise man has to do the duties cast upon him with discrimination, diligence and detachment. Play the role, but keep your identity unaffected. Have your head in the forest (ashram), unaffected by the aimlessly rushing world. But, it is your duty which you cannot escape, to fully engage yourself in your work, unconcerned with loss or gain, failure or success, slander or praise.
God is but a Witness to man's actions; He is above hate and anger. Man gets punished by his own actions and not by God.
A man is judged by the nature of his actions; if they are good, then he, too, is a good man, and if they are bad, then he too, is considered a bad or wicked man. Man's qualities and actions are interdependent.
(Gems of Wisdom, Law of Karma, pg 103)
God is but a Witness to man's actions; He is above hate and anger. Man gets punished by his own actions and not by God.
A man is judged by the nature of his actions; if they are good, then he, too, is a good man, and if they are bad, then he too, is considered a bad or wicked man. Man's qualities and actions are interdependent.
(Gems of Wisdom, Law of Karma, pg 103)
