Chapter 3 • Verse 29

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Prakriti-moha-sammudha sajjante guna-karmasu, tan akrtsna-vido mandan krtsna-vin na vicalayet

Translation & Meaning

Those deluded by the modes of material nature become attached to the actions of the modes. But the person of perfect knowledge should not disturb the slow in understanding who do not know the whole truth.

Key Teachings

  • Delusion arises from identification with the gunas
  • The fully knowing should be patient with partial understanding
  • Wisdom includes knowing when not to intervene

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