Sanskrit Verse
Karmano hy api boddhavyam boddhavyam ca vikarmanah, akarmanas ca boddhavyam gahana karmano gatih
Translation & Meaning
The intricacies of action must be understood — and similarly the intricacies of forbidden action and of inaction must be known. The truth of action is profound and difficult to fathom.
Key Teachings
- •Three categories of action must be distinguished: karma, vikarma, akarma
- •Forbidden action (vikarma) binds the soul negatively
- •Inaction (akarma) in the midst of action is the highest freedom
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