Chapter 18 • Verse 25

Moksha Sanyasa Yoga

The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation

Sanskrit Verse

anubandham ksayam himsam anapeksya ca paurusam mohad arabhyate karma yat tat tamasam ucyate

Translation & Meaning

Action that is undertaken out of delusion, without consideration of consequences, harm to others, one's own capacity, or the loss involved — such action is said to be tamasic. Tamas drives reckless, harmful, and self-destructive activity.

Key Teachings

  • •Tamasic action is initiated without discernment or consideration of consequences
  • •Such action disregards harm to others and one's own limitations
  • •Delusion is the root cause of tamasic action

Topics

tamasic-actiontamasdelusionharmrecklessness
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