Chapter 3 • Verse 33

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of Action

Sanskrit Verse

Sadrsham ceshtate svasyah prakritir jnanavaan api, prakritiim yaanti bhutani nigrahah kim karishyati

Translation & Meaning

Even a person of knowledge acts according to their own nature. All beings follow their nature — what will repression achieve? One cannot go against one's deep nature; transformation, not suppression, is the path.

Key Teachings

  • Nature (svabhava) drives action even in the wise
  • Forced repression is ineffective and counterproductive
  • Work with your nature, not against it

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