Bhagavad Gita — Chapter 3: Karma Yoga
43 verses
Verse 1
Arjuna said: If Thou thinkest that knowledge is superior to action, O Krishna, why then, O Kesava, doest Thou ask me to engage in this terrible actio…
Verse 2
With this seemingly perplexing speech, you seem to be confusing my understanding; therefore, tell me one certain way by which I may attain bliss.
Verse 3
The Blessed Lord said, "In this world, there is a twofold path, as I said before, O sinless one: the path of knowledge of the Sankhyas and the path o…
Verse 4
Man does not reach actionlessness by not performing actions; nor does he attain perfection by mere renunciation.
Verse 5
Verily, no one can remain for even a moment without performing action; for everyone is made to act helplessly, indeed, by the qualities born of Natur…