Talk:Transcending Karma through Moksha:Bhakti Yoga and Karma:Destruction of Sanchita Karma by Bhakti Yoga
By Vishal Agarwal
A perfect adherent of the path of Bhakti Yoga also destroys all of his Sanchita Karma for two reasons. First, all Karma are in the domain of the three Guṇa-s comprising the material creation, whereas the Lord presides over this material creation completely. Therefore, seeking refuge in Him has the effect of the Bhakta transcending all the Guṇa-s and thereby, the Saṃskāra-s that are comprised of these Guṇa-s:
And he too who serves me with yoga of unwavering yoga of Bhakti, rises above the three guṇas, and becomes fit for becoming Brahman. Gita 14.26
Because I am the foundation of Brahman (the Universe), of inexhaustible immortality, or eternal Dharma and of absolute bliss. Gita 14.27
Meditation on Vishnu destroys all evil Karma. Vishnu Purāṇa 6.7.73
Just as grass is scorched by a blazing fire powered by the wind, the fruit of evil Karma of Yogis is destroyed by Vishnu seated in their heart. Vishnu Purāṇa 6.7.74
Just as a strong fire reduces heaps of wood into ashes, even so, Bhakti to Me burns out all sins (great and small). Bhāgavata Purāṇa 2.14.19
It might be argued – ‘How can the Bhakta attain freedom from his actions because this can result only from meditation, equanimity or from Jnāna? Krishna replies in the Gita that out of compassion, He bestows upon his devotees Buddhiyoga (the way a Karma Yogī sees the world, and a core quality of Dhyāna Yogī-s) and also Jnāna, or spiritual wisdom.
To those who are constantly devoted to Me and worship Me with love, I give the Yoga of Intellect (Buddhiyoga) by which they come unto Me. Gita 10.10
Out of compassion for them, I, who dwell within their ātmā, destroy the darkness born of ignorance, with the shining lamp of knowledge. Gita 10.11
Krishna assures us that whosoever does all His actions for the sake of the Lord, is completely devoted to Him, seeks refuge in Him alone, hates none etc., his Karma are completely destroyed by the Lord, and he reaches the Divine.
Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever oblations you offer, whatever you give, and whatever austerities you perform, Son of Kunti, make it an offering to Me. 'Gita 9.27
You shall certainly be liberated from the bonds of karma, which produce good and evil fruit. With your mind disciplined by the yoga of renunciation, you shall get liberated and will come to Me. Gita 9.28
He who does his karma for Me, who considers Me as Supreme, who is devoted to Me, free from all attachment, who is free from enmity towards any creature, he comes to Me, Pāṇdava. Gita 11.55
Fix your mind on Me, be devoted to Me, worship Me, and make reverence (bow) to Me. In this way, you shall truly come to Me. I promise you, because you are dear to Me. Gita 18.65
Abandoning all dharmas completely, take refuge in Me alone. I shall liberate you from all evils, do not grieve. Gita 18.66