कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि
karmaṇy-evādhikāras te mā phaleṣhu kadāchana mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo ’stvakarmaṇi
Recitation · Text 2.47
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Word-for-Word Śabda-Artha (16 words)
Purport Overview & Key Insights
You have an absolute right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are never entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction (akarma).
💡 Key Analogy & Śāstric Metaphor
The Faithful Minister & Treasury: A minister works diligently for the state, receiving a stipend, without claiming personal ownership over the treasury.
✨ Devotional Takeaway:Focus completely on the quality and devotion of your work, relinquishing anxiety over outcomes.