Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 1
Arjuna said: O Janardana, O Keshava, if it is Your opinion that wisdom is better than action, then why do You wish to engage me in such violent activities?
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga - The Yoga of Action
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 2
Your words seem to be contradictory and my mind is now confused. Therefore, kindly tell me which particular path is most beneficial for me.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 3
Bhagavan Shri Krishna said: O faultless one, previously I explained the two paths found in this world – the path of wisdom of the empirical philosophers and the path of action of those that must perform action.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 4
A man cannot attain the state of divine consciousness free from material action simply by abstaining from action. Neither can perfection be attained simply by renunciation.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 5
One cannot abstain from activities even for a moment. Indeed, all living beings are forced to engage in activities due to the influence of the modes of material nature.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 6
One who controls the external senses yet mentally dwells upon the sense-objects is said to be foolish and hypocritical.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 7
However, that person who controls the senses with the mind and engages them in karma-yoga (the path of selfless action) without attachment is superior, O Arjuna.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 8
You should perform your prescribed duties, since action is better than inaction. You cannot maintain your existence without action.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 9
All activities are meant for sacrifice (yajna) to Vishnu. Other than that, all other activities bind one to this material world. O son of Kunti, work for Him alone and be free from any attachment.
Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 3 - Verse 10
In the beginning of creation, Brahma created mankind along with the system of sacrifice and said, “Through this sacrifice may you prosper. May it fulfill all your desires.”
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