Bhagwat Geeta Shlokas on Karma Yoga: The Path of Action - भगवत गीता श्लोक

Through Karma Yoga, one attains spiritual freedom and inner peace by channeling effort into meaningful work, while surrendering the results to a higher power. Below are selected shlokas from the Geeta that highlight the principles and essence of Karma Yoga, offering guidance on how to adopt this transformative path in daily life.

SL No.	Shlok in Sanskrit	Translation in English	Translation in Hindi	Meaning and Explanation
1	कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।	You have the right to perform your duties, but never to their results.	तुम्हारा अधिकार केवल कर्म पर है, परिणाम पर नहीं।	Focus on effort and action, not on rewards, to avoid stress and attachment.
2	योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्।	Yoga is skill in action.	योग कर्मों में कुशलता है।	Highlights that mindfulness and efficiency in action lead to success.
3	त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यत्रप्तो निराश्रयः।	One who performs actions without attachment to results achieves eternal satisfaction and independence.	जो कर्मफल में आसक्ति छोड़कर कार्य करता है, वह शाश्वत संतोष और स्वतंत्रता प्राप्त करता है।	Encourages selfless action as a path to inner peace and liberation.
4	नियतं कुरु कर्म त्वं कर्म ज्यायो ह्यकर्मणः।	Perform your prescribed duties, as action is superior to inaction.	अपने निर्धारित कार्य करो, क्योंकि कर्म करना अकर्मण्यता से श्रेष्ठ है।	Stresses the importance of fulfilling responsibilities to avoid stagnation.
5	सहजं कर्म कौन्तेय सदोषमपि न त्यजेत्।	One should not abandon their duties, even if they seem flawed.	अपने कर्तव्यों को नहीं त्यागना चाहिए, भले ही उनमें दोष क्यों न हो।	Advocates persistence in fulfilling duties despite challenges.
6	स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः।	It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to perform others’ duties perfectly.	अपना धर्म निभाना, भले ही अधूरा हो, दूसरों के धर्म का पालन करने से बेहतर है।	Encourages focus on one’s own responsibilities instead of comparing with others.
7	कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादयः।	Even kings like Janaka achieved perfection through selfless action.	राजा जनक जैसे लोगों ने भी निष्काम कर्म से सिद्धि प्राप्त की।	Provides historical examples of selfless leaders to inspire action without attachment.
8	सर्व कर्माखिलं पार्थ ज्ञाने परिसमाप्यते।	All actions culminate in knowledge when performed selflessly.	सभी कर्म ज्ञान में परिणत हो जाते हैं जब वे निःस्वार्थ भाव से किए जाते हैं।	Emphasizes the ultimate goal of action as attaining wisdom and enlightenment.
9	लोकेस्मिन् द्विविधा निष्ठा।	In this world, there are two paths: the path of knowledge and the path of selfless action.	इस संसार में दो मार्ग हैं: ज्ञान का मार्ग और निःस्वार्थ कर्म का मार्ग।	Differentiates between theoretical knowledge and practical action, encouraging balance.
10	अहंकारविमूढात्मा कर्ताहमिति मन्यते।	The deluded think they are the doer, while actions are driven by nature’s modes.	मूर्ख व्यक्ति सोचता है कि वह कर्ता है, जबकि कर्म प्रकृति के गुणों द्वारा संचालित होते हैं।	Reminds individuals to transcend ego and realize the interconnectedness of actions and nature.

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