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 8
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Verse 8
The Yoga of Action
Perform your prescribed duty, for doing so is better than not working. One cannot even maintain one's physical body without work.
Context & Meaning
Prescribed duty must be performed. Action is superior to inaction — even bodily sustenance requires action.