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Jnana-yoga is also called Saamkhya-yoga, Samnyasa-yoga,
and yoga of knowledge. A Jnana-yogi does not consider oneself the doer
of any action, but only an instrument in the hands of divine for His
use. The word Jnana means metaphysical or transcendental knowledge.
One does not attain freedom from the bondage of Karma by merely
abstaining from work. No one attains perfection by merely giving up
work. (3.04)
Because no one can remain actionless even for a moment. Everyone is
driven to action, helplessly indeed, by the Gunas of nature. (3.05)
The deluded ones, who restrain their organs of action but mentally dwell
upon the sense enjoyment, are called hypocrites. (3.06)
The one who controls the senses by the (trained and purified) mind and
intellect, and engages the organs of action to Nishkaama Karma-yoga, is
superior, O Arjuna. (3.07)
Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than
inaction. Even the maintenance of your body would not be possible by
inaction. (3.08)
Human beings are bound by Karma (or works) other than those done as
Yajna. Therefore, O Arjuna, do your duty efficiently as a service or
Seva to Me, free from attachment to the fruits of work. (3.09)
Yajna means sacrifice, selfless service, unselfish work, Seva,
meritorious deeds, giving away something to others, and a religious rite
in which oblation is offered to gods through the mouth of fire.
Brahmaa, the creator, in the beginning created human beings together
with Yajna and said: By Yajna you shall prosper and Yajna shall fulfill
all your desires. (3.10)
Nourish the Devas with Yajna, and the Devas will nourish you. Thus
nourishing one another you shall attain the Supreme goal. (3.11)
Deva means a deity, a demigod, a celestial person, the agent of God, one
who fulfills desires and protects.
The Devas, nourished by Yajna, will give you the desired objects. One
who enjoys the gift of the Devas without offering them (anything in
return) is, indeed, a thief. (3.12)
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