Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 12.10

Sanskrit

अभ्यासेऽप्यसमर्थोऽसि मत्कर्मपरमो भव।मदर्थमपि कर्माणि कुर्वन् सिद्धिमवाप्स्यसि।।12.10।।

abhyāse ’py asamartho ’si mat-karma-paramo bhava mad-artham api karmāṇi kurvan siddhim avāpsyasi

Meaning

When you can't master meditation, focus on purposeful work aligned with your values. Excellence through action itself becomes your path to growth.

Translation

If you are unable even to practice, be intent on works for Me. By undertaking works for Me as well, you will attain perfection. [Identify with Brahman.]

Related Topics

This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: