The verse
अनपेक्ष: शुचिर्दक्ष उदासीनो गतव्यथ: ।
सर्वारम्भपरित्यागी यो मद्भक्त: स मे प्रिय: ॥ १६ ॥
anapekṣaḥ śucir dakṣa
udāsīno gata-vyathaḥ
sarvārambha-parityāgī
yo mad-bhaktaḥ sa me priyaḥ
Meaning · paraphrased
Krishna cherishes a devotee who is pure, capable and impartial, free from anxious dependence and distress, and who gives up undertakings driven by selfish gain.
A reflection for daily life
Devotion includes care in ordinary responsibilities. Work skilfully, keep your intentions clean, and examine whether an undertaking serves Krishna or simply feeds the desire for personal recognition.
Today’s practice
Before one task today, pause to examine your intention. Complete it carefully as service, without seeking personal praise.
Sanskrit and transliteration checked against Vedabase: Bhagavad Gita 12.16. English meaning is our paraphrase; the headline, reflection and practice are editorial applications.