Chapter 5 • Verse 2

Karma Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

Sri bhagavan uvaca: Sannyasah karma-yogash ca nihshreyasa-karav ubhau, tayos tu karma-sannyasat karma-yogo vishishyate

Translation & Meaning

Krishna replies that both renunciation and karma yoga lead to liberation, but karma yoga is superior to mere renunciation of action. The path of selfless action is practically more accessible and leads to the same supreme goal.

Key Teachings

  • Both paths lead to the highest good
  • Karma yoga surpasses mere external renunciation
  • Action performed in the right spirit is a complete spiritual path

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