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The Bhagavad Gita1412
is in constant activity, and no single point in the Universe may escape the
general law.
“No one—not even for a moment—can remain inactive. For the laws of his
nature impel him to constant activity of body, or mind, or both. Even against
his will, is he impelled into action of some kind. There is no escape from the
universal law.
“And, again, I say unto you, that he, who restrains and controls his senseorgans
and instruments of activity, and, yet, in his foolish mind, dwells upon
the objects and things of the senses, is a deluded and deceived soul.
“But he, who, expressing his mind in Right Action, through Duty, without
attachment to rewards, performeth his work in the world—verily, he is to be
esteemed wise and worthy.
“Act well thy part in the world—perform well thine allotted tasks—take
hold of that work which lies nearest thy hand, and do it the best that is in
thy power to do—and it will be well with thee. Work is far preferable to
idleness—the one doth strengthen the mind and body, and is conducive to
a long and normal life; while the other doth weaken both body and mind,
and leadeth to an impotent and unhappy life, of uncertain duration.
“The race of men is bound because of action performed from motives of
reward and gain; it hath become attached to its desired objects, and must
toil on, bound, until freedom comes at last. But do thou avoid, this folly, O
Arjuna, and do thou perform thy dutiful and proper tasks unattached and
free. Perform thy tasks for the sake of Duty to the Real Self alone, and for no
other motive.
Rememberest thou, Arjuna, the ancient teachings which inform thee of
the creation of the world, and of the words the Creator spake to his created
beings? Listen to his words, which I repeat to thee: ‘Worship! Sacrifice! And
remember the Source Of All Things—the Bestower of Desired Objects!
Think of the gods, that the gods may think of you! Ask that ye may receive!
He who receiveth the gifts of the gods, and faileth to accord to them
his thought and recognition is like unto a thief. From food, creatures are