Towards A Conceptualization Of Karma Yoga

Ashish Rastogi () and Surya Prakash Pati ()
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Ashish Rastogi: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Surya Prakash Pati: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

No 159, Working papers from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Abstract: Individuals across organizations and roles are increasingly seeking a meaningful and fulfilling experience in their activities. Towards that, the Bhagavad Gita advises the practice of Karma Yoga. However, the conceptualization of Karma Yoga in extant management literature is shrouded in confusion with little agreement on its dimensionalities. In this paper, employing qualitative method, we offer an alternative conceptualization of the construct. Accordingly, we define Karma Yoga as a persistent positive state of mind that is characterized by absorption and service consciousness. Further the findings also suggest the importance of sense control and equanimity being the necessary prerequisites for individuals to practice Karma Yoga.

Keywords: Karma Yoga; Bhagavad Gita; Happiness; Absorption; Service Consciousness; Sense Control; Equanimity; Swami Vivekananda; Mahatma Gandhi; Paramahansa Yogananda; Swami Sivananda (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2014
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