Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – कार्यम इत्य एव यत कर्म नियतं करियते ऽरजुन

Shloka (श्लोक)

कार्यम इत्य एव यत कर्म नियतं करियते ऽरजुन
सङ्गं तयक्त्वा फलं चैव स तयागः सात्त्विकॊ मतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

Actions that are obligatory to perform, when done without attachment to their results, reflect a sattvic type of renunciation.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka encourages performing obligatory duties, indicating that such actions, when executed without attachment to outcomes, symbolize the highest form of renunciation that is deemed to be pure or sattvic in nature.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक अनिवार्य कर्तव्यों को निभाने के लिए प्रेरित करता है, यह संकेत करते हुए कि जब ऐसी क्रियाएँ परिणामों की अपेक्षा के बिना की जाती हैं, तो यह शुद्ध या सात्त्विक प्रकृति का उच्चतम रूप माना जाता है।

Commentary

Context

The message delivered here highlights the essence of duty conscientiously performed while emphasizing the importance of a dispassionate attitude towards results.

Meaning

The verse asserts that true renunciation is rooted not in the avoidance of duties but in the sincere performance of them without expectation of reward.

Application

This principle motivates individuals to engage earnestly in their responsibilities, reinforcing that the quality of the action matters more than the outcome.