O son of Kunti, one should not abandon one's innate duty even if it is touched by fault, for all undertakings are enveloped by flaws as fire is by smoke.
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The Bhagavad Gita, translated and commentated by S. Radhakrishnan, is one of the most scholarly and accessible English renderings of Hinduism's most beloved scripture — the dialogue between Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Radhakrishnan, philosopher and statesman, brings both rigorous intellectual insight and genuine spiritual depth to his translation and notes. This edition is treasured for its ability to illuminate the Gita's universal spiritual teaching across cultural and philosophical boundaries.
- Author
- Krishna
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Source text
- Bhagavad Gita
- Chapter
- Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 18
- Verse / page
- BG.18.48
- Topics
- PerseveranceActionDuty
Same theme, different voices
Be mindful of your words, actions, thoughts, character, and habits. Remember the value of time, the success that comes from perseverance, the dignity of simple living, and the importance of high thinking, good character, kindness, patience, hard work, hospitality, pure feelings, noble thoughts, honest motives, sincere purpose, compassionate nature, humility, equality, fairness, justice, and a clear conscience.
May God and Eternal Wisdom grant us the ability to remain as steadfast and unchanged as God Himself. Amen.
Don't ask me about steadfastness and patience, my friend. I've forgotten all about patience and steadfastness, and where has sleep gone?
The devotee should shun these powers and follow his real object of God-realization steadfastly. He should not be distracted by these powers and should remain focused on his goal.