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कर्मजन्यशरीरेषु रोगाः शरीरमानसाः । शरा इव पतन्तीह विमुक्ता दृढधन्विभिः ॥ १,११३.२८ ॥ (Garu. Pura. 1.113.27-28)<ref name=":10" /></blockquote>Meaning: Neither the son (through Shraddha and other rites) nor the father with various rites for the welfare of the son, can ward off the effects of Karma. It's consequences invariably follow one who performs the deeds and one is bound by his own karma (not by other's). In the physical body born as a result of Karma, different kinds of illnesses, physical or mental fall in quick succession like the arrows discharged by a skillful archer.<ref name=":9" />

कर्मजन्यशरीरेषु रोगाः शरीरमानसाः । शरा इव पतन्तीह विमुक्ता दृढधन्विभिः ॥ १,११३.२८ ॥ (Garu. Pura. 1.113.27-28)<ref name=":10" /></blockquote>Meaning: Neither the son (through Shraddha and other rites) nor the father with various rites for the welfare of the son, can ward off the effects of Karma. It's consequences invariably follow one who performs the deeds and one is bound by his own karma (not by other's). In the physical body born as a result of Karma, different kinds of illnesses, physical or mental fall in quick succession like the arrows discharged by a skillful archer.<ref name=":9" />

In such a case a man should act in such a way that action does not become binding and he has to undergo cycles of birth and death. As Prof. Hiriyanna says:<blockquote>"The Gita-teaching stands not for renunciation ''of'' action, but for renunciation ''in'' action."</blockquote>

In such a case a man should act in such a way that action does not become binding and he has to undergo cycles of birth and death. As Prof. Hiriyanna says:<blockquote>"The Gita-teaching stands not for renunciation ''of'' action, but for renunciation ''in'' action."</blockquote>

Karma may be taken to mean “willed action.” Will or volition is behind all actions that produce karma. The will manifests in the form of desires prompted by the stored karma. This is what happens in all karmic action. However, the mind has the ability to direct its volition bypassing desires and without the promptings from karmāśaya. Patañjali postulates the existence of a depository for all accumulated karma in one’s life. It is called karmāśaya, the receptacle of karma, produced by past actions, which remains potent to influence future action. It is the womb where desires for future action are born. In Yoga, karmāśaya is the source that generates desires, prompts behavior, and in significant ways influences one’s life now and in future. It is rooted in [[Kleshas (क्लेशाः)|kleshas]] (Yoga-Sūtras, II.2). Kleśas are the afflictions that hinder proper functioning of the mind and obstruct one’s progress toward liberation.<ref name=":15" />

Karma may be taken to mean “willed action.” Will or volition is behind all actions that produce karma. The will manifests in the form of desires prompted by the stored karma. This is what happens in all karmic action. However, the mind has the ability to direct its volition bypassing desires and without the promptings from karmāśaya. Patañjali postulates the existence of a depository for all accumulated karma in one’s life. It is called karmāśaya, the receptacle of karma, produced by past actions, which remains potent to influence future action. It is the womb where desires for future action are born. In Yoga, karmāśaya is the source that generates desires, prompts behavior, and in significant ways influences one’s life now and in future. It is rooted in [[Kleshas (क्लेशाः)|kleshas]] (Yoga-Sūtras, II.2). Kleśas are the afflictions that hinder proper functioning of the mind and obstruct one’s progress toward liberation.<ref name=":15" />

A yogi exercises pure volition; actions caused by such pure volition are free from karmic consequences.  

 

A yogi exercises pure volition; actions caused by such pure volition are free from karmic consequences. According to Yogasutras, [[Chitta (चित्तम्)|chitta]] (one of the four elements of [[Antahkarana Chatushtaya (अन्तःकरणचतुष्टयम्)|antahkarana chatushtaya]]) has the latent power shakti and can exercise volition and has the capacity to reflect and react back upon itself. Such a will or volition is pure and goes beyond actions caused by subliminal samskaras (vasanas) and even actions guided by dharma. All actions or karmas prompted by accumulated previous karma or driven by dharma are  channeled through the karmendriyas (sense organs). However, actions prompted by pure volition (Will) such as those of a yogi or a rishi bypass the motor system of the body. This is the significant difference between willed actions exercised by ordinary and realized people.<ref name=":15" />

=== Karma and Dharma ===

=== Karma and Dharma ===