Chapter 9 • Verse 9

Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga

The Yoga of Royal Knowledge and Royal Secret

Sanskrit Verse

Na ca mam tani karmani nibadhnanti dhananjaya, udasina-vad asinam asaktam teshu karmasu

Translation & Meaning

These acts of creation do not bind Me, O Dhananjaya. I remain like one sitting apart, unattached to these actions. The Lord acts through His nature but is never affected by karma, illustrating the perfect freedom that comes from desireless, ego-free action.

Key Teachings

  • •God acts without attachment and is never bound by karma
  • •True freedom comes from action without personal investment
  • •The Lord's detachment is the ultimate model for spiritual action

Topics

detachmentkarmadivine freedomnon-attachmentudasina
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