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“He who does the task Dictated by duty, Caring nothing For the fruit of the action, He is a yogi. (Bhagavad-Gita, VI:I) Hence” quote by Huston Smith
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““He who does the task Dictated by duty, Caring nothing For the fruit of the action, He is a yogi. (Bhagavad-Gita, VI:I) Hence””

Huston Smith

About This Quote

Source Book: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter VI, Verse I

A true yogi performs duty without attachment to results, embodying selfless action.

In simple terms: Act without caring about outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Do your duty selflessly.

Themes

duty selflessness spirituality

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • volunteering
  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

karma yoga yoga detachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice detachment in daily tasks?
  • What motivates you beyond rewards?
A Different Perspective

May be hard to separate personal desire from duty.

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