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 4
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Verse 4
The Yoga of Action
Not by merely abstaining from work can one achieve freedom from reaction, nor by renunciation alone can one attain perfection.
Context & Meaning
One cannot achieve actionlessness by simply not acting, nor can perfection be reached by mere renunciation. Action is inescapable.