It is crucial to understand that karm yog does not mean that we should abandon our duties and engage in incessant chanting of the names of God. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that karm yog is about performing our work with the internal attitude that all actions are for God's pleasure alone.

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तस्माद्योगाय युज्यस्व योग: कर्मसु कौशलम् || 50||

buddhi-yukto jahatiha ubhe sukrita-dushkrite

tasmad yogaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kaushalam

One who prudently practices the science of work without attachment can get rid of both good and bad reactions in this life itself. Therefore, strive for Yog, which is the art of working skillfully (in proper consciousness) [BG 2.50].

Swamiji explains that when we work with detachment from both actions and their outcomes, not only does the quality of work improve, but we also free ourselves from karmic reactions.

Here are some practical steps to incorporate karm yog into our daily lives:

1. Start the day with a prayer, dedicating all your actions to God.

2. Throughout the day, we must cultivate awareness and remind ourselves that we are instruments of the Divine.

3. Perform our duties to the best of our abilities, focusing on the action rather than the results of those actions.

4. When faced with success or failure, we must maintain equanimity by remembering that only the effort is in our hands, whereas the outcome is in God's hands.

5. End the day with gratitude, offering the fruits of our actions back to the Divine.

Conclusion: The Transformative Power of Karm Yog

Karm yog offers a practical approach to elevated living – one that transforms our mundane activities into a spiritual practice. By detaching from the fruits of our actions and dedicating our work to God, we free ourselves from anxiety and find inner peace. We begin to see our work not as a burden, but as a form of worship. As we progress on the spiritual path, we discover the divine presence in every aspect of our existence. Then we know that we are in Yog with God.