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Chapter 4 · Verse 18

Bhagavad Gita 4.18

Last updated: 14 June 2026
Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga · ज्ञान कर्म संन्यास योग
Sanskrit Verse
कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः।
स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत्।।4.18।।
Roman (IAST)
karmaṇyakarma yaḥ paśyedakarmaṇi ca karma yaḥ|
sa buddhimānmanuṣyeṣu sa yuktaḥ kṛtsnakarmakṛt||4.18||
Simple transliteration
karmanyakarma yah pashyedakarmani ca karma yah
sa buddhimanmanushyeshu sa yuktah kritsnakarmakrit4.18
Meaning
Meaning (English)

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among humans. Such a person performs all actions while remaining in yoga. This is the highest understanding of karma.

Meaning (Hindi) · अर्थ

जो पुरुष कर्म में अकर्म और अकर्म में कर्म देखता है, वह मनुष्यों में बुद्धिमान है, वह योगी सम्पूर्ण कर्मों को करने वाला है।

About this verse

This is verse 18 of 42 in Chapter 4 (Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.

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