कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि
In simple words
Opening the explanation…
A CONNECTION TO LIFE TODAY
For an exam, project, or interview, distinguish your preparation from the final result. Work carefully, seek feedback, and adjust your plan; a result alone is not a measure of your worth.
For an exam, project, or interview, distinguish your preparation from the final result. Work carefully, seek feedback, and adjust your plan; a result alone is not a measure of your worth.
Perform action, O Dhananjaya, dwelling in union with the divine, renouncing attachments and balanced evenly in success and failure: equilibrium is called yoga.
Translation · Annie Besant, 1922
A modern application
EDITORIAL REVIEW PENDING
In the dialogue about action, Krishna distinguishes responsible effort from attachment to its fruits. A modern application is to choose a worthwhile action while acknowledging what you cannot control. This is not a reason to accept exploitation or stop planning.
An everyday example
After an interview, review your preparation and ask for feedback. The hiring decision is not a complete measure of your worth.
What is one useful action within your control today?
