Karma Sannyasa Yogah - Arjuna said: You praise renunciation of actions, Krishna, yet also praise the path of action. Please tell me clearly which is superior.
अर्जुन उवाच संन्यासं कर्मणां कृष्ण पुनर्योगं च शंससि |
यच्छ्रेय एतयोरेकं तन्मे ब्रूहि सुनिश्चितम् ||1||

Arjuna said: You praise renunciation of actions, Krishna, yet also praise the path of action. Please tell me clearly which is superior.

  • Karma: Refers to actions or deeds.
  • Yoga: The discipline or path for self-realization.
  • Sannyasa: Renunciation of all actions.

Arjuna’s query about renunciation versus karma hints at his confusion over conflicting paths. He is drawn to selfless action yet unsure about complete renunciation, a theme Krishna will clarify, emphasizing the compatibility of duty and spirituality.

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