Chapter 3 • Verse 24

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Utsideyur ime loka na kuryam karma ced aham, sankarasya ca karta syam upahanyam imah prajah

Translation & Meaning

If I were to cease acting, these worlds would perish; I would be the cause of chaos and the destruction of all beings. The continued existence of creation depends on righteous action.

Key Teachings

  • Inaction by those in positions of power causes societal collapse
  • Every individual's action sustains or disrupts cosmic order
  • Duty is not optional for those with power and knowledge

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