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,””
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.
Serve selflessly, stay unattached.
Themes
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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.