Verse 18.25 : Moksha Sanyasa Yoga "Liberation and Renunciation"
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The Translation
“That action which is undertaken through delusion, without regard to consequences, loss, injury, or one's own capability, is said to be in the mode of ignorance (Tamasic).”
Commentary & Insights
Krishna defines Tamasic action. This is reckless, irresponsible behavior undertaken without moral or practical consideration, which disrupts both individual lives and social order.
Practical Application
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Before starting a project or making a purchase, evaluate the potential long-term costs, risks, and your actual capacity.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How do impulsive, reckless decisions (like high-risk gambling or driving under influence) reflect Tamasic action? What makes them deluded?
- Why is evaluating one's own capability (pauruṣam) a key part of ethical and successful action?
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18.25
अनुबन्धं क्षयं हिंसामनपेक्ष्य च पौरुषम्
Shankara comments that Tamasic action is performed without any foresight. The doer does not think about the pain they will cause to others (hiṃsā) or the waste of their own energy and wealth (kṣaya). It is born of sheer stupidity, leading to ruin for the doer and society.