Meaning
Supreme God Krishna spoke
Actions {without the guiding light of wisdom} are much inferior to actions performed with discerning intelligence (Buddhi Yoga); therefore, seek refuge in wisdom. Those who are attached to the fruits of action are pitiable indeed. (2:49)
Sanskrit
श्रीभगवान् उवाच
दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनंजय ।
बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः॥
Word-by-word
दूरेण हि अ-वरम् कर्म बुद्धि-योगात् धनञ्जय,
बुद्धौ शरणम् अन्विच्छ, कृपणाः फल-हेतवः।।