The virtuous who partake of what is left
over after sacrifice, are absolved of all sins. Those sinful ones, who cook for
the sake of nourishing their bodies alone, partake of sin only. .. (13)
All beings are evolved from food;
production of food is dependent on rain, rain ensues from sacrifice, and
sacrifice is rooted in prescribed action. Know that prescribed action has its
origin in the Vedas, and the Vedas proceed from the Indestructible (God); hence
the all-pervading Infinite is always present in sacrifice. ….. (14-15)
Arjun, he who does not follow the wheel
of creation thus set going in this world i.e. does not perform his duties,
leads a sinful and sensual life, he lives in vain. …….. (16)
he, however, who takes delight in the
Self alone and is gratified with the Self, and is contented in the Self, has no
duty. …….. (17).
In this world that great soul has
nothing to gain by action, nor by abstaining from action; nor has he selfish
dependence of any kind on any creature. ……. (18)
Therefore, go on efficiently doing your
duty at all times without attachment. Doing work without attachment man attains
the Supreme. ……… (19)
It is through action without attachment
alone that Janaka and other wise men reached perfection. Having in view the
maintenance of the world order too, you should take to action. …………….. (20)
For, whatever a great man does, that
very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the generality of
men follow the same. ……… (21)
Arjun, there is no duty in all the three
worlds for Me to perform, nor is there anything worth attaining, unattained by
me; yet I continue to work. …………… (22)
Should I not engage in action
scrupulously at any time, great harm will come to the world; for, Arjun, men
follow My way in all matters. …… (23)
If I ever cease to act, these worlds
would perish; nay, I should prove to be the cause of confusion, and of the
destruction of these people. ………….. (24)
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