The third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is "Karma Yoga" or the "Path of Selfless Service". Here Lord Krishna emphasizes the importance of karma in life. He reveals that it is important for every human being to engage in some sort of activity in this material world.

The 30th verse summarizes karma-yoga, giving five conditions: Keep the spiritual goal. Offer all actions to the Lord. Don’t be concerned about the result. Be free from possessiveness; and; Be calm. One who follows karma-yoga reaches the goal of life and the other is lost (31, 32).

Know that karma originates in Brahman, Brahman (originates) from the imperishable, therefore all pervading Brahman is ever established in sacrifice. Shloka 16 evam pravartitam cakram

Karma-yoga TEXT 1 : Arjuna said: O Janārdana, O Keśava, why do You want to engage me in this ghastly warfare, if You think that intelligence is better than fruitive work? TEXT 2 : My intelligence is bewildered by Your equivocal instructions.

Shree Krishna expounds on karm yog or the yog of action in this chapter. He explains to Arjun that nobody can remain without action, even for a moment. Bound by their inherent modes of nature, all beings are always engaged in some work.

karma-yogena yoginäm TRANSLATION The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: O sinless Arjuna, I have already explained that there are two classes of men who try to realize the self. Some are inclined to understand it by empirical, philosophical speculation, and others by devotional service.

Through Karma Yoga, one attains spiritual freedom and inner peace by channeling effort into meaningful work, while surrendering the results to a higher power. Below are selected shlokas from the Geeta that highlight the principles and essence of Karma Yoga, offering guidance on how to adopt this transformative path in daily life.

On the other hand, if a sincere person tries to control the active senses by the mind and begins karma-yoga [in Kṛṣṇa consciousness] without attachment, he is by far superior.

Mar 21, 2025 · Themes of Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action) Karma Yoga, as explained in Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, revolves around the idea of selfless action and performing one’s duty without attachment. Here are the key themes: 1. Action is Unavoidable. No one can avoid action; even survival requires effort.

Karma Yoga. TEXT 1 Arjuna said: O Janardana, O Kesava, why do You urge me to engage in this ghastly warfare, if You think that intelligence is better than fruitive work? TEXT 2 My intelligence is bewildered by Your equivocal instructions. Therefore, please tell me decisively what is most beneficial for me. TEXT 3