Verse 18.12 : Moksha Sanyasa Yoga "Liberation and Renunciation"
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The Translation
“The threefold fruit of action—disagreeable (Anishta), agreeable (Ishta), and mixed (Mishra)—accrues after death to those who do not renounce fruits, but never to those who renounce.”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna explains the mechanics of karmic results after death, showing how attachment to outcomes binds the soul to the cycle of reincarnation (Samsara), while selfless action leads to freedom.
Practical Application
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Remind yourself that every selfish choice you make today leaves a mark on your mind, shaping your future experiences.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does the concept of 'mixed fruits' (mishra) explain why human life is a mixture of joy and sorrow?
- If selfless action (Tyaga) prevents the accumulation of karma, how does it lead to final liberation from the cycle of birth and death?
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18.12
अनिष्टमिष्टं मिश्रं च त्रिविधं कर्मणः फलम्
Shankara comments that as long as there is an egoistic expectation of results, the Jiva is bound to return to experience them. 'Anishta' results in hell or animal births, 'Ishta' in deva births, and 'Mishra' in human births. A true sanyasi, who has realized the actionless Self, creates no new karma (sanchita or agami), thus escaping the cycle entirely.