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Shloka 2.51
कर्मजं बुद्धियुक्ता हि फलं त्यक्त्वा मनीषिणः | जन्मबन्धविनिर्मुक्ताः पदं गच्छन्त्यनामयम् ||२-५१||
karmajaṃ buddhiyuktā hi phalaṃ tyaktvā manīṣiṇaḥ . janmabandhavinirmuktāḥ padaṃ gacchantyanāmayam ||2-51||
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The Translation

“The wise, endowed with equanimity, renounce the fruits of action. Being freed from the bond of birth, they attain a state that is free from all sorrow.”

Commentary & Insights

Krishna continues to explain the long-term benefits of Karma Yoga to Arjuna, showing how it leads to ultimate spiritual liberation and freedom from the cycle of suffering.

Practical Application
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When executing a task today, focus entirely on the quality of your craft, consciously surrendering the praise or reward that might come from it.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • What does 'freedom from the bondage of birth' mean to you in terms of your daily psychological habits?
  • How can you practice renouncing the mental 'rewards' (like praise or validation) of your actions?

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2.51
कर्मजं बुद्धियुक्ता हि फलं त्यक्त्वा मनीषिणः