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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.

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