Geeta Marg · 2.47
Selfless Service
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
What does Bhagavad Gita 2.47 mean?
You have a right to perform your duty alone, never to its fruits. So carry out your duty without being bound to its results.
How can I apply Gita 2.47 in daily life?
When we do everything only for the result, the mind fills with fear, tension, and disappointment. This verse teaches us to act with complete honesty, without tying the mind to anxiety over the outcome.
Krishna's teaching
Krishna teaches that one should focus on one's duty and action, without attachment to claiming the fruit as one's own. At the same time, one should not fall into inaction either.
Affirmation
I give my full attention to my actions and do not worry unnecessarily about the results. I carry out my duty with complete integrity and honesty.
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