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Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga

Seeking Simplicity · One Clear Path Forward

व्यामिश्रेणेव वाक्येन बुद्धिं मोहयसीव मे । तदेकं वद निश्चित्य येन श्रेयोऽहमाप्नुयाम् ।।2।।

vyāmiśreṇeva vākyena buddhiṃ mohayasīva me tad ekaṃ vada niścitya yena śreyo 'ham āpnuyām

Meaning

"With this seemingly conflicting counsel, You appear to bewilder my understanding. Please tell me decisively the one path by which I may attain the highest good."

Explanation

Arjuna presses for a single, clear answer rather than a mix of ideas that leaves him more confused.

Today's Life Lesson

When overwhelmed by too many options today, ask for or seek out the one clear next step instead.

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