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DiwaliSunday, 8 November 2026
दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनञ्जय।
बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः॥
Action driven by desire is far inferior to action done with equanimity of mind, O Arjuna. Seek refuge in this wisdom; miserable are those who act only for the fruits.
Bhagavad Gita 2.49 · Read with meaningItihasa
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