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Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 11 verse 55
Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga

The Complete Path · Work, Devotion, Goodwill

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मत्कर्मकृन्मत्परमो मद्भक्तः सङ्गवर्जितः । निर्वैरः सर्वभूतेषु यः स मामेति पाण्डव ॥

mat-karma-kṛn mat-paramo mad-bhaktaḥ saṅga-varjitaḥ nirvairaḥ sarva-bhūteṣu yaḥ sa mām eti pāṇḍava

Meaning

"One who works for Me, regards Me as the supreme goal, is devoted to Me, free from attachment, and without enmity toward any being — such a person attains Me, O Pandava."

Explanation

This closing verse of the chapter offers a simple, complete path — purposeful work, devotion, non-attachment, and goodwill toward everyone. You don't need anything more complicated than this to walk toward the divine.

Today's Life Lesson

Today, hold no enmity toward anyone, work with purpose, and stay a little detached from the outcome — that's a full path in itself.

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