Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 3, Verse 17
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Verse 17
The Yoga of Action
But for one who takes pleasure in the Self, who is illuminated in the Self, who rejoices in and is satisfied with the Self only, there is no duty to do.
Context & Meaning
For one who delights in, is satisfied with, and rejoices only in the Self, no prescribed duties remain. They are beyond obligation.