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Bhagavad Gita 2.40
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Sanskrit
नेहाभिक्रमनाशोऽस्ति प्रत्यवायो न विद्यते।
स्वल्पमप्यस्य धर्मस्य त्रायते महतो भयात्
स्वल्पमप्यस्य धर्मस्य त्रायते महतो भयात्
Transliteration
nehābhikrama-nāśho ’sti pratyavāyo na vidyate
svalpam apyasya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt
svalpam apyasya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt
Synonyms
vyavasāya: ātmikā — resolute in Kṛṣṇa consciousness;
buddhiḥ: intelligence;
ekā: only one;
iha: in this world;
kuru: nandana — O beloved child of the Kurus;
bahu: śākhāḥ — having various branches;
hi: indeed;
anantāḥ: unlimited;
ca: also;
buddhayaḥ: intelligence;
avyavasāyinām: of those who are not in Kṛṣṇa consciousness .;
English Meaning
Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, and their aim is one. O beloved child of the Kurus, the intelligence of those who are irresolute is many-branched.
Life Theme
Duty and Wisdom
Life Application
Focusing on doing one’s duty sincerely instead of worrying constantly about outcomes or recognition.