Nithya Karma

Nithya Karma

Nithya Karma (नित्य कर्म) is a Sanskrit phrase and is formed out of the two words Nithya - which means always and Karma - which refers to conduct or duty in this case.[citation needed] This phrase therefore refers to duties which need to be performed every day. [1]

References

  1. ^ Ruhela, Satya Pal (2000). The spiritual philosophy of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. p. 82. ISBN 8171820905. http://books.google.com/books?id=AN352ZpSMVYC&pg=PA182&dq=%22Nithya+Karma%22&hl=en&ei=ryBUTdXkBIKC8gaEys29CQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCkQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%22Nithya%20Karma%22&f=false. 

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