The four orders of society (viz., the
Brahmana, the ksatriya, the vaisya and the Sudra) were created by Me,
classifying them according to the Gunas predominant in each and apportioning corresponding
duties to them; through the originator of this creation, know Me, the Immortal
Lord, to be a non-doer. ……………… (13)
Since I have no craving for the fruit of
actions, actions do not taint Me. Even
who thus knows Me in reality is not bound by actions. ……… (14)
Having known thus, action was performed
even by the ancient seekers for liberation; therefore, do you also perform
actions as have been performed by the ancients from antiquity. ……………….. (15)
What is action and what is inaction?
Even men of intelligence are puzzled over this question. Therefore, I shall
expound to you the truth about action, knowing which you will be freed from its
evil effects i.e. the shackles of karma. ………… (16)
The truth about action must be known and
the truth of inaction also must be known; even so, the truth about prohibited
action (Vikarma) must be known. for, mysterious are the ways of action. …….
(17)
He, who sees inaction in action, and
action in inaction, is wise among men; he is a Yogi, who has performed all
actions. ……. (18)
Even the wise call him a sage, whose
undertakings are all free from desire and Sankalpa (thoughts of the world) and
whose actions are burnt up by the fire of wisdom. …… (19)
He, who having totally given up
attachment to actions and their fruit, no longer depends on anything in the
world, and is ever content, does nothing at all, though fully engaged in
action. …. (20)
Having subdued his mind and body, and
having given up all objects of enjoyment, free from craving, he who performs
sheer bodily action, does not incur sin. ……. (21)
The Karmayogi, who is contented with
whatever is got unsought, is free from jealousy and has transcended all pairs
of opposites like joy and grief, and is balanced in success and failure, is not
bound by his action. ………… (22)
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