Chapter 3 • Verse 22

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Na me parthasti kartavyam trishu lokeshu kimcana, nanavaptam avaptavyam varta eva ca karmani

Translation & Meaning

O Partha, there is no prescribed duty for Me in all three worlds, nor is there anything unattained or to be attained. Yet I engage in action.

Key Teachings

  • Even the Divine acts without personal need
  • Action can be performed from pure love and responsibility
  • Being beyond all need does not mean ceasing to act

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