Geetanjali

Bhagavad Geeta 18.23

Sanskrit

नियतं सङ्गरहितमरागद्वेषतः कृतम्।अफलप्रेप्सुना कर्म यत्तत्सात्त्विकमुच्यते।।18.23।।

niyataṁ saṅga-rahitam arāga-dveṣhataḥ kṛitam aphala-prepsunā karma yat tat sāttvikam uchyate

Meaning

Focus on your work's quality, not outcomes. Perform duties with full commitment yet emotional detachment from results. This mindset builds resilience and excellence.

Translation

The daily obligatory action which is performed without attachment and without likes or dislikes, by one who does not hanker for rewards, is said to be born of sattva.

Related Topics

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