There is an oft quoted verse from the Bhagavad Gita, verse 47 of chapter 2, which says,
You have the right to perform action, but not the fruits thereof at any time; let not the fruits of your actions be your motive, and let there not be attachment to inaction.
When I learnt about this verse for the first time, I thought it commands us to work like slaves, we keep suffering and God enjoys all the fruits of our actions. But now, as my understanding has become a little clearer, I am able to appreciate this verse which reminds us of our right to be free all the time.
To understand the verse better, we first have to clearly understand what is action and what is meant by ‘fruit of action’. … Continue reading ‘Performing action without attachment to reaction’ »
