The Law of Karma and Salvation

The purpose of this paper is to maintain the view through analysis that nothing but the notion of niskama karma of the Bhagavat Gita leads us to the Salvation. Here I have discussed different types of karma according to the Indian philosophy. But such diverse types of karma do not conduct us to the salvation. These all are sakam karmas, which bounds us in the cycle of birth-rebirth. Here I have mentioned that non-action or the renunciation of action is impossible. I have also argued that on the ground of their way of life there is a basic difference between Sramana(Buddist)and the Bhagavat Gita. Sramana propounds the theory of non-action, which Bhagavat Gita does not propound anywhere. Non-action can never be the way to achieve salvation. Only Niskama karma generates us towards liberation. Key Words: Niskama karma, lokasangraha, sakam karma, fatalism, freedom of will. The theory of Karma is a fundamental doctrine in Hinduism. Karma (Sanskrit: , "act, action, performance") — is a noun-form coming from the root kri meaning "to do, " "to make. " The term Karma literally means action, work or deed. Any kind of intentional action whether mental, verbal, or physical, is regarded as Karma. It covers all that is included in the phrase "thought, word and deed"