--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita…" description: "\"“Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita: ‘karmanyeva-adhikaraste ma phalesu kadachana’, which means, ‘Be active, never be inactive, and don’t react to the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04f/anonymous-1_bhagavad-gita_krishna-taught-in-the-bhadavad-gita-karm_1282614.jpg" --- # Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita… ![“Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita: ‘karmanyeva-adhikaraste ma phalesu kadachana’, which means, ‘Be active, never be inactive, and don’t react to the outcome of the work.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04f/anonymous-1_bhagavad-gita_krishna-taught-in-the-bhadavad-gita-karm_1282614.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04f/anonymous-1_bhagavad-gita_krishna-taught-in-the-bhadavad-gita-karm_1282614.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/04f/anonymous-1_bhagavad-gita_krishna-taught-in-the-bhadavad-gita-karm_1282614.jpg) > ““Krishna taught in the Bhadavad Gita: ‘karmanyeva-adhikaraste ma phalesu kadachana’, which means, ‘Be active, never be inactive, and don’t react to the outcome of the work.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## 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 results, focusing on duty rather than reward. **In simple terms:** Do your work, ignore the outcome. Key Takeaway Focus on effort, not reward. Themes duty detachment action Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - career - volunteer work - personal projects - team collaboration Key Concepts Karma yoga mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How can you stay motivated without reward? - What duties feel most meaningful? 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