Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 3 verse 31
Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga

Faith Without Envy · The Fruit of Sincere Practice

ये मे मतमिदं नित्यमनुतिष्ठन्ति मानवाः । श्रद्धावन्तोऽनसूयन्तो मुच्यन्ते तेऽपि कर्मभिः ।।31।।

ye me matam idaṃ nityam anutiṣṭhanti mānavāḥ śraddhāvanto 'nasūyanto mucyante te 'pi karmabhiḥ

Meaning

"Those who faithfully follow this teaching of Mine, with faith and free from envy, are also released from the bondage of action."

Explanation

Krishna promises that sincere practice of this teaching, without envy or cynicism, leads to real freedom.

Today's Life Lesson

Practice today's teachings sincerely, without comparing your progress enviously to anyone else's.

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