The verse
तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर ।
असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरूषः ॥ १९ ॥
tasmād asaktaḥ satataṁ
kāryaṁ karma samācara
asakto hy ācaran karma
param āpnoti pūruṣaḥ
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna asks Arjuna to perform his duties consistently, without clinging to their rewards. Such action, free from attachment, leads toward the Supreme.
A reflection for daily life
Duty can become a spiritual practice when service matters more than personal reward. Releasing attachment asks us to remain responsible and wholehearted, while loosening our demand for recognition.
Today’s practice
Complete one necessary task today without seeking praise. Begin with an intention of service, then let go of the need to be noticed.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 3.19. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.