Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 2 verse 49
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga

True Wealth · Beyond Chasing Results

दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनञ्जय । बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः ।।49।।

dūreṇa hy avaraṃ karma buddhi-yogād dhanañjaya buddhau śaraṇam anviccha kṛpaṇāḥ phala-hetavaḥ

Meaning

"O Dhananjaya, action driven by selfish desire is far inferior to the yoga of intellect. Seek refuge in this wisdom, for those who seek results alone are truly poor."

Explanation

Krishna sharpens the contrast between results-driven action and action rooted in steady wisdom.

Today's Life Lesson

Notice today how anxious result-chasing can feel poorer than calmly doing your best work.

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