Karma yoga
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Karma yoga is a spiritual path in Hindu philosophy that emphasizes selfless action performed without attachment to outcomes as a means to attain liberation.
All labels observed (6)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Karma Yoga | 11 |
| Karma yoga canonical | 5 |
| Gita teaches performance of one’s svadharma (duty) | 1 |
| Karma Yoga (book) | 1 |
| karma yoga | 1 |
| karma-yoga | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T859372 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Karma yoga Context triple: [Krishna, associatedWithPhilosophy, Karma yoga]
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A.
Bhakti yoga
Bhakti yoga is a spiritual path in Hinduism centered on loving devotion and surrender to a personal deity, especially Krishna.
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B.
Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Moksha Sannyasa Yoga is the eighteenth and final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the nature of liberation, renunciation, and the culmination of spiritual duty.
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Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
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D.
Karma
"Karma" is a Grammy-winning R&B song by Alicia Keys, known for its soulful vocals and themes of romantic betrayal and retribution.
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E.
Vedanta
Vedanta is a major Hindu philosophical tradition that interprets and systematizes the teachings of the Upanishads, focusing on the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman) and the self (Atman).
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Karma yoga Target entity description: Karma yoga is a spiritual path in Hindu philosophy that emphasizes selfless action performed without attachment to outcomes as a means to attain liberation.
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A.
Bhakti yoga
Bhakti yoga is a spiritual path in Hinduism centered on loving devotion and surrender to a personal deity, especially Krishna.
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B.
Moksha Sannyasa Yoga
Moksha Sannyasa Yoga is the eighteenth and final chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the nature of liberation, renunciation, and the culmination of spiritual duty.
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C.
Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
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D.
Karma
"Karma" is a Grammy-winning R&B song by Alicia Keys, known for its soulful vocals and themes of romantic betrayal and retribution.
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E.
Vedanta
Vedanta is a major Hindu philosophical tradition that interprets and systematizes the teachings of the Upanishads, focusing on the nature of ultimate reality (Brahman) and the self (Atman).
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu philosophical concept
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marga ⓘ spiritual path ⓘ yoga ⓘ |
| addressedTo | Arjuna ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
purification of the mind
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reduction of ego ⓘ spiritual growth ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
detached involvement
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karma ⓘ samsara ⓘ |
| contrastedWith |
Bhakti yoga
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Jnana yoga ⓘ
linked to:
Jnana Yoga
Raja yoga ⓘ
linked to:
Raja Yoga
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| coreConcept |
nishkama karma
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performing action as an offering to the divine ⓘ renunciation of the fruits of action ⓘ |
| describedIn | Bhagavad Gita ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
action without attachment to results
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detachment ⓘ duty ⓘ selfless action ⓘ service to others ⓘ |
| ethicalBasis |
ahimsa
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dharma ⓘ |
| etymology |
‘karma’ meaning action
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‘yoga’ meaning union or discipline ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
liberation
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moksha ⓘ self-realization ⓘ |
| influenced |
Gandhian philosophy of service
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modern Hindu reform movements ⓘ teachings of Swami Vivekananda ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| partOf | paths of yoga in Hinduism ⓘ |
| philosophicalView |
inner intention is more important than external result
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one is not the ultimate doer ⓘ |
| practicedThrough |
charity
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performing one’s duties ⓘ social service ⓘ work done in a spirit of worship ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Hinduism ⓘ |
| requires |
discipline
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equanimity ⓘ non-attachment ⓘ |
| scripturalContext | Mahabharata ⓘ |
| taughtBy | Krishna ⓘ |
| viewOnAction |
action is unavoidable
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right attitude to action leads to liberation ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Karma yoga Description of subject: Karma yoga is a spiritual path in Hindu philosophy that emphasizes selfless action performed without attachment to outcomes as a means to attain liberation.
Referenced by (20)
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Raja Yoga
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Karmayogin (writings by Sri Aurobindo)
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“The Mission of the Vedanta”
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“The Sages of India”
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“The Real and the Apparent Man”
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