Verse-22
Chapter 4 — Gyan Karma Sannayasa Yoga
Verse 22
🕉 Original Sanskrit Shloka
yadṛcchālābhasantuṣṭo dvandvātīto vimatsaraḥ
samaḥ siddhāvasiddhau ch kṛtvāpi na nibadhyate
🕉 English Translation
Usee mein hai khush jo mile swayam hee,
Na irsha kisee se hai nirduand bhi.
Asafalta safalta mein rehta jo sam,
Bandhta nahin karta jo bhi karma.
📜 Translation
English
Who without desiring is ever satisfied with whatever comes to him unasked for, who is always devoid of jealousy, who is beyond the pair of opposites of pleasure and pain, etc. such a person equipoised in success and failure, a yogi perfected in the yoga of action is not bound even when he acts.
There is expansion of the inspirations provided; the thoughts are being presented in a more open manner that too because there should be no deficiency from any angle; the seeker should not get stuck anywhere. For this reason every probable situation is being touched by the preacher of the Gita. But after going around all aspects the crux is that action should not be a cause of bondage, but should become the means for attaining the ultimate goal of life. In the form of 'Krtvapi na nibadhyate' is given a distinct hint. Take seriously these hints given by the Blessed Lord, understand, reflect and accept them. In fact, all these hints are for a calm, joyful mind or in plain terms an infallible inspiration for a carefree life.
'Yadrcchalabhasantusto' for mental satisfaction this is an apt word of the Gita. Contentment cannot be from excessive wealth, material and worldly objects. In fact the actions do not bind but tendencies, imbalances and mental narrowness are the strands which tie embodied soul to actions. Once one is beyond them 'krtvapi' while performing action 'na nibadhyate' no bondages.