Shloka 20
Karma-Saṃnyāsa–Karma-Yoga Saṃvāda
Renunciation and the Discipline of Action
कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिमास्थिता जनकादय: । लोकसंग्रहमेवापि सम्पश्यन् कर्तुमहसि
karmaṇaiva hi saṁsiddhim āsthitā janakādayaḥ | lokasaṅgraham evāpi sampaśyan kartum arhasi ||
Pois foi pela ação somente que Janaka e outros exemplos alcançaram a perfeição. Portanto, mesmo visando sustentar a ordem do mundo e guiar as pessoas pelo teu exemplo, deves cumprir o teu dever.
अजुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Perfection is attainable through disciplined action performed without attachment; exemplary figures like King Janaka reached fulfillment by doing their duties. One should act also for lokasaṅgraha—maintaining social order and guiding others through one’s example.
In the teaching on duty and renunciation, the speaker urges the listener to continue performing rightful action. Citing Janaka and other ideal rulers/sages, the verse argues that even the wise should act, because their conduct stabilizes society and instructs others.