Chapter 3 • Verse 3

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Sri bhagavan uvaca: Loke 'smin dvividha nishtha pura prokta mayanagha, jnana-yogena sankhyanam karma-yogena yoginam

Translation & Meaning

Krishna explains that from the beginning of creation He has taught two paths: the path of knowledge (jnana yoga) for the contemplative, and the path of action (karma yoga) for the active. Both lead to the same supreme goal.

Key Teachings

  • Two legitimate paths exist for different temperaments
  • Jnana yoga suits the meditative by nature
  • Karma yoga suits those inclined toward action

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