Sankhya Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
सांख्ययोग • The Yoga of Transcendent Analytical Knowledge
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
karmaṇy-evādhikāras te mā phaleṣu kadācana mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo 'stvakarmaṇi
हिन्दी भावार्थ (Hindi Translation)
कर्म करने में ही तुम्हारा अधिकार है, उसके फलों में कभी नहीं। अतः तुम कर्मों के फल के हेतु मत बनो और तुम्हारी अकर्मण्यता में भी आसक्ति न हो।
English Translation
You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
Understanding the Deeper Wisdom of Verse 2.47
This foundational shloka forms the cornerstone of Karma Yoga. Krishna teaches Arjuna the secret of psychological equanimity: dedicate 100% of your energy to the execution of your duty with sacred mindfulness, while letting go of mental anxiety regarding future outcomes.
Practical Life Application for Modern Living
When working or studying, focus entirely on the present process rather than obsessing over success or failure. This eliminates burnout and performance anxiety.