Chapter 4 • Verse 15
एवं ज्ञात्वा कृतं कर्म पूर्वैरपि मुमुक्षुभिः। कुरु कर्मैव तस्मात्त्वं पूर्वैः पूर्वतरं कृतम्॥
evaṁ jñātvā kṛitaṁ karma pūrvair api mumukṣhubhiḥ kuru karmaiva tasmāt tvaṁ pūrvaiḥ pūrvataraṁ kṛitam
Meaning
Having known this, ancient seekers of liberation performed action. Therefore, perform action as the ancients did in ancient times.
Ancient liberated souls understood this and still performed action. Follow their example. Knowledge doesn't eliminate action but transforms it.
Strength Reflection
"I follow the example of ancient seekers: knowledge with action, not escapism."
Devotional Surrender
Lord, like the ancient seekers, I embrace enlightened action.