Passage 7

On the Gītā: 18.66

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In plain words

Going by these words, the Paramātma said only "sarvadharmān parityajya"; He did not say "sarva karmān". That is, its meaning is that, without making an inquiry into dharma, one must do the karmas of dharma that are His command, for the pleasure of God. Having no other recourse, casting the whole burden on the Paramātma alone, like Janaka and others, they must perform the karma of lokasaṅgraha even though they themselves have nothing left to gain. Why? Because the inner Ātma of all beings is not different from one's own Ātma. Performing the karmas enjoined by scripture with an attitude free of desire, devoted to the welfare of all beings: that is what is called "niṣkāma karma". So, having understood the Gītā, one's duty is only this: in keeping with its command, to be steadfast in niṣkāma karma, to know one's svadharma well, and to do karmas regarding everything as Hari's prasāda. Blessed are the lives of those who, without desire for the fruit and with sāttvic conduct, are worthy of Hari's gracious glance.

Sri Satchitananda Sai