The Purana Index v1.c5.s7.541

v1.c5.s7.541

Karmayoga—Three-fold. Scriptural and not laukika. Intended for the attached and householders. Ācāra preliminary to karma. Karmakāṇḍa an ocean. Three kinds of worship—vedic, tāntric, and mixed Worship of image through a guru and according to established rules.¹ Preached by Janārdana to Manu; greater than jñāna yoga; as jñānam is the result of Karma, origin of Brahmā from also Kriyā yoga, five yajñas and 30 saṃskāras come under this.² Four of Karma category—Agnihotra, silence, study and sacrifice, when not performed properly give fear.³