Freedom from the Bondage of Karma

By Swami Rama and Swami Rama Himalayan Institute

Book Overview

Karma is the activity of doing and being. It is traditionally symbolized as a rope with strands made of actions, thoughts, desires, and the latent, subconscious tendencies of personality.

The effect of these constituent aspects of karma is to keep the mind in a state of constant agitation and outward-directedness in search of appeasement. The result is enslavement to the many objects, ideas, fantasies, and pleasures which scream for the mind's attention. As long as the mind remains in this scattered and dissipated condition, there can be no hope of freedom from karma.

In the eight lectures included in this volume, Swami Rama offers a series of perspectives on man's most significant responsibility--that of self-understanding. Analyzing the mechanisms of karma and the functioning of mind, Swamiji demonstrates the kind of self-study each student of life must undertake to gain liberation and attain freedom from the bondage of karma.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0893890316
• ISBN13: 9780893890315
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Himalayan Institute Press
• Length: 89 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Loved it!

Swami Rama explains in a very clear manner the intricate and complex subject of Karma. This book also explains step by step what one can do to overcome Karma. It provided a clear overview of the path one should follow. I absolutely loved his approach and one can begin to see the depth of Swami Rama's personality.

Shines Like Diamond

[...] This book, although small in size (89 pages), is just like a diamond. Those individuals who strive toward perfecting their lives will find this book a truly valuable asset. Like other books by Swami Rama, Freedom from the Bondage of Karma is a very inspiring and an educational book. I highly recommend this book to everyone - regardless of how much you may already know about the subject. Peter Petrovich www.BestYogi.com