Chapter 3 • Verse 23
यदि ह्यहं न वर्तेयं जातु कर्मण्यतन्द्रितः। मम वर्त्मानुवर्तन्ते मनुष्याः पार्थ सर्वशः॥
yadi hy ahaṁ na varteyaṁ jātu karmaṇy atandritaḥ mama vartmānuvartante manuṣhyāḥ pārtha sarvaśhaḥ
Meaning
If I did not engage in action tirelessly, O Partha, people would follow My path in every way.
If the Divine stopped working, people would think inaction is acceptable. Leaders cannot afford to set bad examples. Responsibility grows with influence.
Strength Reflection
"I maintain active engagement, knowing others may follow my example."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, help me be tireless in right action as You are.