Bhagavad Gita 4.14

 

Understanding Bhagavad Gita Verse 4.14

Sanskrit Verse:

न मां कर्माणि लिम्पन्ति न मे कर्मफले स्पृहा |
इति मां योऽभिजानाति कर्मभिर्न स बध्यते ||

Transliteration:

Na māṁ karmāṇi limpanti na me karmaphale spṛhā |
Iti māṁ yo’bhijānāti karmabhir na sa badhyate ||

English Translation:

"Actions do not taint Me, nor do I have a desire for the fruits of actions. One who understands this truth about Me is never bound by karma."

"कर्म मुझे कलंकित नहीं करते, न ही मैं कर्मों के फल की इच्छा रखता हूँ। जो मेरे विषय में इस सत्य को समझ लेता है, वह कभी कर्म से बंधता नहीं।"

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Explanation

In this verse from Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna reveals a profound spiritual truth about karma (action) and liberation.

" भगवद् गीता के अध्याय 4 के इस श्लोक में भगवान कृष्ण कर्म और मुक्ति के बारे में एक गहन आध्यात्मिक सत्य बताते हैं। " 

1. Krishna’s Transcendence Beyond Karma

Krishna declares that He is not affected by karma (actions). Unlike ordinary beings who are bound by the results of their deeds, Krishna, as the Supreme Being, remains untouched. This is because His actions are not driven by personal desires but by divine will.

2. Absence of Desire for Results

Krishna states that He has no craving for the fruits of His actions. In contrast, humans act with expectations—whether for success, wealth, or happiness. This attachment to results is what binds them to the cycle of birth and death (samsara).

3. The Path to Liberation

Krishna teaches that one who understands His divine nature also attains freedom from karma. When a person performs actions selflessly, without attachment to outcomes, they too are liberated. This is the essence of Karma Yoga—acting without selfish motives, surrendering all results to the divine.

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Practical Application in Life

1. Work Without Attachment: Perform your duties sincerely but detach yourself from the results. This mindset reduces stress and increases inner peace.
2. Selfless Service: Engage in work for the welfare of others rather than personal gain.
3. Spiritual Understanding: Realizing that the divine consciousness is beyond karma helps in cultivating detachment and devotion.

This verse inspires us to act in the world without being enslaved by desires, leading to true freedom and inner peace.