Bhagavad Geeta 2.43
Sanskrit
कामात्मानः स्वर्गपरा जन्मकर्मफलप्रदाम्। क्रियाविशेषबहुलां भोगैश्वर्यगतिं प्रति।।2.43।।
kāmātmānaḥ svarga-parā janma-karma-phala-pradām kriyā-viśeṣa-bahulāṁ bhogaiśvarya-gatiṁ prati
Meaning
Don't get distracted by appealing promises of quick rewards. Focus on meaningful work aligned with your values rather than chasing status, wealth, or external validation...
Translation
O son of Prtha, those undiscerning people who utter this flowery talk, which promises birth as a result of rites and duties, and is full of various special rites meant for the attainment of enjoyment and affluence, remain engrossed in the utterances of the Vedas and declare that nothing else exists; their minds are full of desires and they have heaven as their goal.
Related Topics
This verse relates to the following principles from the Bhagavad Geeta: