Abstract:
Lokmanya Tilak's commentary on Shrimad Bhagwad Gita changed the traditional view of Gita
from Sanyas to Karmayoga. Lokmanya Tilak presented his observation against inaction or
renunciation. Tilak through his thesis proved that doing is superior to undoing. Gita is the part of
Mahabharat. During Mahabharat times, social system and family institutes were highly stable. In
that period, it was the necessity of the time to think about Dharma (ethical action) - Adharma
deeply blended with the social engineering.
While explaining Karma Yoga, Tilak preached us the skill on excellence to perform one's duty
knowingly with social consideration. Such duty should be with selfless motives, i.e. Nishkam
Karmayog. Tilak also explained complexity in various duties. Any exercise or extreme action
creates suffering for man or society. They cannot avoid its fruits whether good or bad. The only
thing the human being can choose is to perform good or ethical act which can restrict further
sufferings. The greatest good for the greatest number cannot decide the Tightness of action. One
has to decide it considering his knowledge and motives behind action taking into account social
wellbeing
