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Futility

1 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on futility. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Moghasah mogha-karmano mogha-jnana vicetasah, rakshasim asurim caiva prakritim mohinim shritah

Those who are bewildered are possessed of vain hopes, vain actions, and vain knowledge. They harbour a deluding nature that is demoniac and godless. Such persons, lacking genuine wisdom and devotion, pursue goals that lead only to frustration because they are built on illusion.

  • Actions and knowledge without God-consciousness are ultimately fruitless
  • A demoniac nature is characterised by delusion and false pride
  • True purpose requires alignment with the divine