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This episode meticulously explores Kāryam Karma within the Bhagavad Gita, defining it as obligatory duty that must be performed irrespective of personal inclination. The central thesis is that freedom (Moksha) is achieved not through external cessation of work, but through disciplined action (Karma Yoga), characterized by complete detachment from results (Nishkama Karma). By acting solely out of obligation and offering the performance as a divine service, the practitioner transforms potentially binding Karma into Akarma, leading to both Chitta Shuddhi (mind purification) and the attainment of the Supreme. The text also reviews the various Vedantic commentaries, demonstrating that while all schools agree on the necessity of this selfless duty, they diverge on whether it is merely preparatory or directly salvific for liberation.

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Note: This episode is based on an open sourced paper that I pulled into my notebookLM but now I am unable to find the link to the original work. If any listener could point us to the web link , we will sure credit the author.