SYNONYMS

evam–thus; jnatva–knowing well; krtam–performed; karma–work; purvaih–by past authorities; api–although; mumuksubhih–who attained liberation; kuru–just perform; karma–prescribed duty; eva–certainly; tasmat–therefore; tvam–you; purvaih–by the predecessors; purva-taram–ancient predecessors; krtam–as performed.

TRANSLATION

All the liberated souls in ancient times acted with this understanding and so attained liberation. Therefore, as the ancients, you should perform your duty in this divine consciousness.