Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 3 · Karma Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 3.19 तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर
श्लोक 3.19
तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर ।
असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥
tasmādasaktaḥ satataṃ kāryaṃ karma samācara |
asakto hyācarankarma paramāpnoti pūruṣaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
इसलिए तुम आसक्ति रहित होकर सदा अपना कर्तव्य-कर्म भली-भाँति करते रहो, क्योंकि अनासक्त होकर कर्म करने से मनुष्य परमात्मा को प्राप्त होता है।
Meaning in English
Therefore, always perform the work that has to be done without attachment, for by working without attachment a person reaches the Supreme.
Bhagavad Gita 3.19 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| तस्मात् | tasmāt | therefore |
| असक्तः | asaktaḥ | without attachment |
| सततम् | satatam | always |
| कार्यम् | kāryam | what ought to be done |
| कर्म | karma | work |
| समाचर | samācara | perform well |
| आचरन् | ācaran | performing |
| हि | hi | indeed |
| परम् | param | the highest |
| आप्नोति | āpnoti | attains |
| पूरुषः | pūruṣaḥ | a person |
Explanation
Therefore, always perform well the work that ought to be done, without attachment; for by working without attachment a person attains the highest.
This verse sums up the karma yoga of Chapter 3. The next verse gives King Janaka as an example of one who reached perfection through action. Work itself becomes a spiritual path when it is done because it is right, not for selfish gain.
भावार्थ
इसलिए तुम आसक्ति रहित होकर सदा अपने कर्तव्य कर्म को भली-भाँति करते रहो, क्योंकि आसक्ति रहित होकर कर्म करने वाला मनुष्य परम (परमात्मा) को प्राप्त होता है।
Living it today
Do today's duties because they are right to do — not only for reward or recognition.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 3.19?
Therefore, always perform well the work that ought to be done, without attachment; for by working without attachment a person attains the highest.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 3.19?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 3 (Karma Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 3.19 in daily life?
Do today's duties because they are right to do — not only for reward or recognition.
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