The word Karma is Sanskrit (“the ancient language of the scriptures, which is no longer spoken” (Fisher, 2003, p. 125) terminology meaning action (physical or mental) or deed as well as the result of that action or deed (Sivananda, 2000). Sivananda also describes Karma as being divided into three different types: (1) Sanchita, which is accumulated works, (2) Prarabdha, which are fructifying works, and (3) Kriyamana, also known as Agami or Vartamana, which are current works. Prarabdha are works that were done in the past for which a person is currently paying his/her dues or reaping his/her rewards while Kriyamana works are works being done today for which a person will

The symbols used are common to all of Hinduism – the circle, the swastika, the cross, among others – and they mean similar things, but are not apparently all that important in this action-oriented way of belief. The references that can be found regarding symbolism and mythology are scarce, but it is recognized that ideas and the symbols that represent them are inseparable. A word does not exist without an idea behind it and an idea cannot be communicated without a symbol – a word, picture, color, sound, etc. – to represent it. This is called in Sanskrit philosophy Nama Rupa, “name and form.”

pay dues or reap rewards in the future. Sivananda also defines the term Adrishta as the power within Karma that brings the results of one’s actions or deeds back to the individual so that he/she may reap the his or her just rewards. Simply put, the Law of Karma can be interpreted, “As a man sows, so he shall reap” (2000).

The Doctrine of Karma largely influences the Vedanta (also known as the Ramakrishna Movement) as well as Buddhism and Jainism. Karma is to be done not with the intention of reaping rewards, but done in total devotion and as paying homage to God (Sivananda, 2000). Sivananda cites Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj as declaring, “Service to humanity is worship to God” (2000).

Significance of Rituals, Myths and Texts in Karma Yoga

The key to practicing Karma Yoga is recognizing that all actions and any results of these actions are due to the gifts of the Divine. Though the person practicing Karma Yoga is to concentrate on doing good selfless deeds for the purpose of leading a pure and giving life, that practitioner also recognizes that these deeds

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