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“You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction. Perform work in this world, Arjuna, as a man established within himself - without selfish attachments, and alike in success and defeat.” quote by Anonymous
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““You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work. You should never engage in action for the sake of reward, nor should you long for inaction. Perform work in this world, Arjuna, as a man established within himself - without selfish attachments, and alike in success and defeat.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Epic: The Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, verses 47‑50

Advocates selfless action without attachment to outcomes, emphasizing duty over reward.

In simple terms: Work without craving reward.

Key Takeaway

Act without selfish desire.

Themes

duty detachment karma

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • career choices
  • daily chores

Key Concepts

self‑less service spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you separate effort from expectation?
  • What does success mean without attachment?
A Different Perspective

Hard to practice without personal ambition.

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