Bhagavad Gita · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.20 meaning
karman-aiva hi sansiddhim asthita janakadayah
lokasangraham evapi sampashyan kartum arhasi
कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादयः।
लोकसंग्रहमेवापि संपश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि॥
Kings like Janaka reached perfection through action itself. Keeping the welfare of the world in mind, you too should act.
What it means
Wise people don't escape responsibility; they shine through it. Even if you feel you need nothing for yourself, your work can hold others up. Act for the good of all.How it helps in real life
- When you succeed: Financially secure now and thinking of coasting? Use your position to mentor two juniors from your hometown this year.
- Helping others: Retired and feeling unneeded? Offer your accounting skills free to the local temple trust or a small shop owner.
हिंदी में अर्थ
जनक जैसे राजाओं ने कर्म के द्वारा ही सिद्धि पाई। दुनिया की भलाई को ध्यान में रखते हुए तुम्हें भी कर्म करना चाहिए।
समझदार लोग ज़िम्मेदारी से भागते नहीं, उसी में चमकते हैं। अपने लिए कुछ न चाहिए तो भी आपका काम दूसरों को सहारा दे सकता है। सबके भले के लिए काम करें।
Spoken by Krishna.
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