Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 47
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

Karma Yoga · Action Without Attachment

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन

karmaṇy evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana

Meaning

"You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work."

Explanation

Focus on your actions and duties without attachment to results.

Today's Life Lesson

Give today's work your full effort, then release your grip on the outcome — that's where real peace begins.

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