without ego-involvement and without getting entangled in…
““without ego-involvement and without getting entangled in whether things work out the way we want; only then will we not fall into the terrible net of karma. We cannot hope to escape karma by refraining from our duties: even to survive in the world, we must act. True,””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Act without attachment to outcomes, balancing duty with detachment to avoid karmic entanglement.
In simple terms: Do your duty without clinging to results.
Serve selflessly, stay unattached.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace decisions
- personal relationships
- volunteer service
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you act responsibly while remaining unattached?
- What duties challenge your ability to stay detached?
Attachment can lead to stress and indecision, making pure detachment hard.