SYNONYMS

sri-bhagavan uvaca–the Personality of Godhead said; sannyasah–renunciation of work; karma-yogah–work in devotion; ca–also; nihsreyasa-karau–all leading to the path of liberation; ubhau–both; tayoh–of the two; tu–but; karma-sannyasat–in comparison to the renunciation of fruitive work; karma-yogah–work in devotion; visisyate–is better.

TRANSLATION

The Blessed Lord said: The renunciation of work and work in devotion are both good for liberation. But, of the two, work in devotional service is better than renunciation of works.

Tags: Bhagwad Gita