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 4, Verse 19
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Verse 19
The Yoga of Knowledge and Action
One is understood to be in full knowledge whose every endeavor is devoid of desire for sense gratification. He is said by sages to be a worker for whom the reactions of work have been burned up by the fire of perfect knowledge.
Context & Meaning
The truly learned person acts without personal desire — the fire of self-knowledge burns up all karmic reactions. Such a person's actions leave no bondage behind.