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 5, Verse 2
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Verse 2
The Yoga of Renunciation
The Supreme Lord said: The renunciation of work and work in devotion are both good for liberation. But, of the two, work in devotional service is better than renunciation of work.
Context & Meaning
Krishna resolves the apparent contradiction: both paths lead to liberation. But for most people in the world, Karma Yoga — engaged, selfless action — is more practical and superior to mere external renunciation.