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Karma Quote by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

“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,” quote by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
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““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,””

Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

About This Quote

Source Scripture: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 3, Verse 5

Act without attachment to outcomes, balancing duty with detachment to avoid karmic entanglement.

In simple terms: Do your duty without clinging to results.

Key Takeaway

Serve selflessly, stay unattached.

Themes

duty detachment karma spirituality

Mood

reflective serene inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • workplace decisions
  • personal relationships
  • volunteer service
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

Bhagavad Gita selfless action non-attachment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you act responsibly while remaining unattached?
  • What duties challenge your ability to stay detached?
A Different Perspective

Attachment can lead to stress and indecision, making pure detachment hard.

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