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Bhagavad Gita 2.39
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Sanskrit
एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां श्रृणु।
बुद्ध्यायुक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि
बुद्ध्यायुक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि
Transliteration
eṣhā te ’bhihitā sānkhye
buddhir yoge tvimāṁ śhṛiṇu
buddhyā yukto yayā pārtha
karma-bandhaṁ prahāsyasi
buddhir yoge tvimāṁ śhṛiṇu
buddhyā yukto yayā pārtha
karma-bandhaṁ prahāsyasi
Synonyms
na: there is not;
iha: in this yoga;
abhikrama: in endeavoring;
nāśaḥ: loss;
asti: there is;
pratyavāyaḥ: diminution;
na: never;
vidyate: there is;
su: alpam — a little;
api: although;
asya: of this;
dharmasya: occupation;
trāyate: releases;
mahataḥ: from very great;
bhayāt: danger .;
English Meaning
In this endeavor there is no loss or diminution, and a little advancement on this path can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear.
Life Theme
Duty and Wisdom
Life Application
Focusing on doing one’s duty sincerely instead of worrying constantly about outcomes or recognition.