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Chapter 3 • Verse 43

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Evam buddheh param buddhva samstabhyatmanam atmana, jahi shatrum maha-baho kama-rupam durasadam

Translation & Meaning

Thus knowing the soul to be superior to the material intellect, O mighty-armed Arjuna, subdue the self by the self and conquer lust, the formidable enemy.

Key Teachings

  • Use higher self to control lower self
  • Lust is the formidable enemy
  • Self-mastery through self-knowledge

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