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Chapter 3 • Verse 35

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Shreyan sva-dharmo vigunah para-dharmat sv-anushthitat, sva-dharme nidhanam shreyah para-dharmo bhayavahah

Translation & Meaning

It is far better to discharge one's prescribed duties, even though faultily, than another's duties perfectly. Better to die performing one's own duty than adopt another's, for that is dangerous.

Key Teachings

  • Stay true to your own path
  • Authenticity over perfection
  • Each person's dharma is unique

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