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 20
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Verse 20
The Yoga of Action
Kings such as Janaka attained perfection solely by performance of prescribed duties. Therefore, just for the sake of educating the people in general, you should perform your work.
Context & Meaning
King Janaka and others attained perfection through action alone. Arjuna should act also for the welfare and instruction of society.