In spite of Sri Krishna’s clear instructions, Arjuna still
seems to be bewildered. He wants to know conclusively which is superior, the
path of action or the path of renunciation of action.
The Lord says that both the paths lead to the highest goal
of God-realisation. In both cases the final realisation of the Atman is the
aim, but the path of Karma Yoga is superior. Actually there is no real
difference between the two.
Krishna further asserts that perfection can be attained and
one can be established in the Atman only after the mind has been purified
through the performance of selfless action. The Karma Yogi who is aware of the
Atman and who is constantly engaged in action knows that although the
intellect, mind and senses are active, he does not do anything. He is a
spectator of everything. He dedicates all his actions to the Lord and thus
abandons attachment, ever remaining pure and unaffected. He surrenders himself
completely to the Divine Shakti. Having completely rooted out all desires,
attachments and the ego, he is not born again.
The sage who has realised Brahman and is always absorbed in
It does not have any rebirth. Such a sage sees Brahman within and
without—within as the static and transcendent Brahman, and without as the
entire universe. He sees the one Self in all beings and creatures—in a cow, an
elephant, and even in a dog and an outcaste. He is ever free from joy and grief
and enjoys eternal peace and happiness. He does not depend upon the senses for
his satisfaction. On the other hand the enjoyments of the senses are
generators of pain.They
are impermanent . SriKrishna reminds Arjuna that
desire is the main cause of pain and suffering. It is the cause of anger.
Therefore, the aspirant should try to eradicate desire and anger if he is to
reach the Supreme.
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