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Chapter 3 • Verse 8

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Niyatam kuru karma tvam karma jyayo hy akarmanah, sharira-yatrapi ca te na prasiddhyed akarmanah

Translation & Meaning

You should thus perform your prescribed Vedic duties, since action is superior to inaction. By ceasing activity, even your bodily maintenance will not be possible.

Key Teachings

  • Action is better than inaction
  • Even survival requires action
  • Fulfill your responsibilities

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