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Bhagavad Gita Bhasya (Gambhirananada)

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Hence, listen to the firm conclusion of the Lord<br />

with regard to the supreme Truth as revealved by<br />

the scriptures. Which, again, is this firm<br />

conclusion? In reply the Lord says:<br />

18.5 The practice of sacrifice, charity and austerity<br />

is not to be abandoned; it is surely to be<br />

undertaken. Sacrifice, charity and austerity are<br />

verily the purifiers of the wise.<br />

English Translation of Sri Sankaracharya's Sanskrit<br />

Commentary - Swami Gambhirananda<br />

18.5 Yajna-dana-tapah-karma, the practice of<br />

sacrifice, charity and austerity-this threefold<br />

practice; na tyajyam, is not to be abandoned; tat, it;<br />

is eva, surely; karyam, to be undertaken. Why?<br />

Yajnah, sacrifice; danam, charity; and tapah,<br />

austerity; are eva, verily; pavanani, the purifiers,<br />

the causes of sanctification; manisinam, of the wise,<br />

i.e. of those who do not seek results for themselves.<br />

18.6 But even these actions have to be undertaken<br />

by renouncing attachment and (hankering for)<br />

results. This is My firm and best conclusion, O<br />

Parhta.<br />

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