3. Selfless Service

Karm Yog

BG 3.26

Those who are wise do not disturb the understanding of those attached to their actions due to ignorance. They perform work with devotion, and inspire others to do the same.

न बुद्धिभेदं जनयेदज्ञानां कर्मसङ्गिनाम्
जोषयेत्सर्वकर्माणि विद्वान् युक्तः समाचरन्

  • na — not

  • buddhi-bhedaṁ — discord in the intellects

    • buddhi

    • bhedaṁ

  • janayed — should create

  • ajñānāṁ — of the ignorant

  • karma-saṅginām — attached to results of actions

    • karma

    • saṅginām

  • joṣhayet — should inspire to perform

  • sarva-karmāṇi — all prescribed duties

    • sarva — all

    • karmāṇi — prescribed actions

  • vidvān — the wise

  • yuktaḥ — enlightened

  • samācharan — performing properly

...3.21

There is nothing in the universe that I am compelled to do, nor is there anything yet to be attained, yet I remain persistently active.

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If I did not diligently engage in action, people would be inclined to do the same.

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If I were to refrain from action entirely, mankind would be ruined. I would lead the world to chaos and destruction.

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Just as the ignorant act out of fondness for action, so too should the wise act without attachment, fixing their eyes upon the welfare of the world.

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Those who are wise do not disturb the understanding of those attached to their actions due to ignorance. They perform work with devotion, and inspire others to do the same.

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Similar verses

Chapter 3, Verse 26