
Chapter 4 · Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga
Purified Action · A Mark of True Wisdom
Meaning
"One whose every undertaking is free from selfish desire, whose actions are burned up in the fire of knowledge, is called wise by the learned."
Explanation
Krishna describes a mark of true wisdom — action so purified of selfish desire that it leaves no karmic residue.
Today's Life Lesson
Notice how much cleaner an action feels today when it's done without a hidden personal agenda.