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In the practice of Karma Yoga, action is central. And people are specifically instructed to perform their duties according to their social standing.
On the other hand, in this area, abandoning the action itself is considered an obstacle.
Therefore, in the Sannyasa stage, which is a level of spiritual practice involving renunciation, it is not possible to engage in Karma Yoga, which emphasizes action. This is because, at that stage, one must renounce not only material objects but also actions themselves, such as offerings and charity.
However, the practice of devotion to God can be performed in all ashrams. Therefore, Karma Yoga dominated by devotion is considered possible in all ashrams.
Here, common misunderstandings will be discussed.
That is a misunderstanding that the Bhagavad Gita is only useful for hermits and ascetics, but not for householders. Therefore, people often try to keep young boys away from the Bhagavad Gita because they are afraid that studying it will cause them to abandon their family life.
However, the facts mentioned above indicate that this anxiety is unfounded.
People are overlooking this. Arjuna, overwhelmed by doubt, was about to abandon his duty as a Kshatriya and decide to live as a mendicant. However, through the very profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, he remained a householder for life and continued to fulfill his duties.
The same guitar, how could it produce opposite results for our boys?
It is not only that. Bhagavan Shree Krishna himself, who expounded the Gita, was constantly engaged in action while he remained on earth as an avatar.
He protected the virtuous and liberated evil doers from their existence on earth, establishing a kingdom of justice on earth.
Furthermore, the master stated that if he did not strictly adhere to his actions, people would abandon their own paths and neglect their duties, and that he would be responsible for causing chaos in society.
Of course, this does not mean that it is intended for monks.
Geeta is for all people belonging to all varnas and ashramas. Each person can engage in spiritual practices according to the Sankhya or Yoga principles that are suitable for them, while also performing the duties associated with their varna and ashrama.