Chapter 4 · Verse 20 of 42
The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation of Action
ज्ञानकर्मसन्न्यासयोग
Meaning
Supreme God Krishna spoke
One who has shed all craving for the fruits of one's work, who is always brimming with the bliss of contentment, never seeking shelter from anyone {except God}, does "nothing" despite remaining engaged in activities. (4:20)
Sanskrit
श्रीभगवान् उवाच
त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यतृप्तो निराश्रयः ।
कर्मण्यभिप्रवृत्तोऽपि नैव किंचित्करोति सः॥
Word-by-word
त्यक्त्वा कर्म-फल, असङ्गम्, नित्य-तृप्तः, निर्-आश्रयः,
कर्मणि अभि-प्रवृतः अपि, न एव किञ्चित् करोति सः।