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Subtle understanding

1 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on subtle understanding. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Karmano hy api boddhavyam boddhavyam ca vikarmanah, akarmanas ca boddhavyam gahana karmano gatih

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.

  • 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