Chapter 3 • Verse 25

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Saktah karmany avidvamso yatha kurvanti bharata, kuryad vidvams tathasaktas cikirsur loka-sangraham

Translation & Meaning

As the ignorant act with attachment to results, so the wise should act without attachment, O Bharata, desiring the welfare of the world. The wise set an example even though they need nothing for themselves.

Key Teachings

  • The wise serve as models for right action
  • Act for the world's welfare, not personal gain
  • Detached action in imitation of the wise purifies society

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