Chapter 4 • Verse 20

Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Tyaktva karma-phalasangam nitya-tripto nirasrayah, karmany abhipravrittoapi naiva kimcit karoti sah

Translation & Meaning

Having abandoned all attachment to the fruits of action, always content and without any dependence, such a person, even while engaged in action, does not do anything at all.

Key Teachings

  • Contentment (nitya-tripta) transforms all action into non-action
  • Inner independence and detachment from results equals true freedom
  • Activity with no ego-claim is equivalent to non-activity in terms of karma

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