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One Should Exercise Control Over Sense Organs and Perform Actions Without Expectations

यस्त्विन्द्रियाणि मनसा नियम्यारभतेऽर्जुन |
कर्मेन्द्रियै: कर्मयोगमसक्त: स विशिष्यते || 3.7||

yas tvindriyāṇi manasā niyamyārabhate ’rjuna
karmendriyaiḥ karma-yogam asaktaḥ sa viśhiṣhyate|| 3.7||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 3- Ver. 7:

But, O Arjuna, the one who controls his senses with his mind and performs karma-yoga with his action organs without attachment is superior.

Explanation

A karma yogi is someone who carries out worldly responsibilities while keeping their attention focused on God. Even when performing various tasks, such a karma yogi is not bound by karma. It is the attachment to the fruits of one’s acts that links one to the rule of karma. A karma yogi is unattached to the results of his or her actions.

Desire can be eliminated in two ways:

1. By gaining a better level of understanding. 2. Fulfilling your deepest wants while keeping your head on the higher plane. You would have more cravings if your mind and body are indulged. if the mind indulges while the body withdraws, you are a hypocrite. According to this scripture, if the mind withdraws regardless of whether the body participates or not, you will excel.

Verse & what we can learn

Having a controlled mind and engaging the senses in the activity without expectation is the way to spiritual progress.
Achieving mastery over one’s self keeping the senses and mind under control and taking them in the right direction needs continuous practice and daily meditation helps in the process.

• What is the best yoga according to Bhagavad Gita?
• What Krishna said about karma?
• What is the path of Karma Yoga?
• How many types of karma described Gita?

These are all the questions that a sadhaka will have during the spiritual journey and Shri Krishna answers and gives full clarity on these aspects in Bhagavad gita karma yoga shlokas. We will also come across karma yoga examples. Summary of karma yoga in Bhagavad gita is of great help to those on the path of spirituality, characteristics of karma yoga and benefits of karma yoga are manyfold.

To be active physically and mentally a disciplined lifestyle and control over senses are very essential and to achieve this daily meditation is very important. There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verse, Shri Krishna instructs Arjuna about what he should do?

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