Chapter 3 • Verse 20
कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादयः। लोकसङ्ग्रहमेवापि सम्पश्यन्कर्तुमर्हसि॥
karmaṇaiva hi sansiddhim āsthitā janakādayaḥ loka-saṅgraham evāpi sampaśhyan kartum arhasi
Meaning
King Janaka and others attained perfection through action. You should also act for the welfare of the world.
Great souls like Janaka achieved liberation while actively ruling kingdoms. Work for the world's welfare, not just personal liberation. True spirituality embraces both.
Strength Reflection
"I work for the benefit of others, not just for my own spiritual progress."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, let my actions serve the welfare of the world.