sve sve karmaṇy abhirataḥ saṁsiddhiṁ labhate naraḥ sva-karma-nirataḥ siddhiṁ yathā vindati tac chṛṇu
"Each person devoted to their own duty attains perfection. Hear how one engaged in their own work finds success."
What This Means:
A person achieves fulfillment by dedicating themselves to their natural work. Krishna will explain how following your own path leads to perfection.
Going Deeper:
'Sve sve karmani' - each in their own duty - emphasizes individual dharma over comparative judgment. 'Abhirata' suggests loving engagement, not mere compliance. 'Samsiddhi' is spiritual perfection, not just worldly success. This democratizes liberation - any sincere person doing their proper work with the right attitude can achieve the highest goal.
How To Apply This:
Stop comparing your path to others. Find your natural work and devote yourself to it completely. Perfection comes through depth, not through imitating someone else's dharma.
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