Learn·Chapter 18 · Liberation through renunciation·Verse 23 of 78
Bhagavad Gītā 18.23, word by word
BG 18.23
नियतं सङ्गरहितमरागद्वेषतः कृतम्।अफलप्रेप्सुना कर्म यत्तत्सात्त्विकमुच्यते
niyataṁ saṅga-rahitam arāga-dveṣhataḥ kṛitam aphala-prepsunā karma yat tat sāttvikam uchyate
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In English
An obligatory action done by one who is disinterested, who neither likes nor dislikes it, and gives no thought to the consequences that may follow, such an action is Pure.
Translated by Shri Purohit Swami
An action that is ordained, free from attachment, done without love or hatred, and without desire for reward is declared to be Sattvic.
Translated by Swami Sivananda
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