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Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga

Following the Wise · A Well-Trodden Path

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एवं ज्ञात्वा कृतं कर्म पूर्वैरपि मुमुक्षुभिः । कुरु कर्मैव तस्मात्त्वं पूर्वैः पूर्वतरं कृतम् ।।15।।

evaṃ jñātvā kṛtaṃ karma pūrvair api mumukṣubhiḥ kuru karmaiva tasmāt tvaṃ pūrvaiḥ pūrvataraṃ kṛtam

Meaning

"Knowing this, even ancient seekers of liberation performed action. Therefore, you too should perform action, as was done by those who came before you."

Explanation

Krishna appeals to the timeless example of past seekers who found freedom through, not despite, action.

Today's Life Lesson

Take comfort in following the example of those who came before you and found peace through honest work.

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