Gita reflection Ch 5 Verses 12 & 13

3rd May 2024

• No one can embark on any work without first thinking and planning for the outcome. The result ultimately determines the method and procedure of any action. 
• However, a wise person recognizes the hand of God in both the action and the result. He understands that it is God who enables the action to take place through him, and therefore, he detaches himself from the results, which belong solely to God, and becomes peaceful.
• On the other hand, someone who lacks this knowledge gets attached to both the action and the outcome. He also suffers temporary gains and losses. 
• But a wise person, comfortably dwelling in the nine-gated abode (the body), remains fully withdrawn in the mind. Being desireless he does engage in selfless actions and also does not initiate action in others.