The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran

Freedom & Renunciation ╯
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Yet even these, Arjuna, should be performed
without desire for selfish rewards. This is essential.
7
To renounce one’s responsibilities is not fitting.
The wise call such deluded renunciation tamasic.
8
To avoid action from fear of difficulty or physical
discomfort is rajasic. There is no reward in such
renunciation. 9 But to fulfill your responsibilities
knowing that they are obligatory, while at the same
time desiring nothing for yourself – this is sattvic
renunciation. 10 Those endowed with sattva clearly
understand the meaning of renunciation and do
not waver. They are not intimidated by unpleasant
work, nor do they seek a job because it is pleasant.
11
As long as one has a body, one cannot renounce
action altogether. True renunciation is giving up all
desire for personal reward. 12 Those who are attached
to personal reward will reap the consequences of
their actions: some pleasant, some unpleasant, some
mixed. But those who renounce every desire for
personal reward go beyond the reach of karma.
13
Listen, Arjuna, and I will explain the five elements
necessary for the accomplishment of every action,
as taught by the wisdom of Sankhya. 14 The body,
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