What is the importance of karma yoga as discussed in the Bhagavad Gita?
Lord Krishna’s favourite subject was karma yoga because he believed that everybody is subject to the influences of karma. He has stated in the Bhagavad Gita that those who can understand the path of karma and karma yoga understand the secret of the yogas and the secret of life. Karma yoga is a very dear subject not only to Lord Krishna but to all yogis around the world. Everybody performs karma through the senses, mind, emotions and physical interactions. Life without karma would be non-existent. So, we can say that the karmas in life are two sides of the same coin. If one side of the coin represents life, the other side represents those actions inherent in life. Through karma we are able to understand our own life, improve the quality of life and transcend life. It is for this reason that Lord Krishna has said it is one of the most closely guarded secrets. It is like saying that a fish which lives in water gets thirsty for water. Similarly, a human being living in the realm of Prakrit
