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Chapter 3 • Verse 16

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Evam pravartitam chakram nanuvartayatiha yah, aghayur indriyaramo mogham partha sa jivati

Translation & Meaning

O Arjuna, those who do not follow the cycle of sacrifice thus set forth, but revel in sense pleasures, lead a sinful life of no purpose.

Key Teachings

  • Life gains meaning through contribution
  • Mere sense pleasure is empty
  • Participate in the greater cycle

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