Selfless Action (Nishkama Karma)

Sanskrit: निष्काम कर्म

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What This Theme Means

Nishkama Karma is action performed without selfish desire. It is the art of working for a higher cause or for the benefit of others, rather than for personal gain. This purifies the heart and leads to inner peace.

Key Verses on Selfless Action (Nishkama Karma)

Gita 10.15

The Supreme Being, the ultimate source and ruler of all existence, is inherently self-knowing and the foundation of all cosmic order, offering ultimate purpose and peace.

Gita 10.18

The pursuit of profound, divine knowledge is an unending journey that continuously nourishes the soul, offering limitless inspiration and spiritual growth.

Gita 11.19

Recognize the limitless, eternal, and all-pervading divine essence as the source and sustainer of all existence, offering boundless power, peace, and perspective to navigate life's journey.

Gita 11.37

The Supreme Being, infinite, imperishable, and the ultimate cause of all existence, is the rightful object of our profound reverence, offering stability and meaning amidst life's transient forms.

Gita 11.38

The divine is the all-pervading source and supreme refuge of the universe, immanent in all existence and the ultimate truth to be known, offering eternal peace and purpose.

Gita 11.47

Through divine grace and boundless power, ultimate truth can be uniquely revealed, offering a transformative vision and profound peace to the receptive seeker.

Gita 11.55

Dedicate all actions to the Divine, hold the Supreme as your ultimate goal, release all attachment, and embrace every being with universal love to attain true liberation and peace.

Gita 11.7

The entire universe, in all its diverse and intricate forms, is a unified manifestation within the Divine, offering profound insight and ultimate reassurance.

Gita 12.10

Even if deep meditation is challenging, dedicate your daily actions to a higher purpose or divine will; by acting with selfless intent and devotion, you will surely attain ultimate perfection and peace.

Gita 12.12

True and lasting peace arises not from the acquisition of knowledge, disciplined practice, or deep meditation alone, but culminates in the profound liberation achieved by detaching from the fruits of your actions.

Gita 13.18

The ultimate source of light, knowledge, and purpose resides within the heart of every being, offering wisdom that transcends all darkness.

Gita 13.25

Regardless of temperament, diverse paths—meditation, knowledge, or selfless action—all serve to purify the mind, enabling one to realize their true Self and attain profound inner peace.

Gita 16.2

Cultivate divine virtues like harmlessness, truth, emotional mastery, and selfless compassion to forge a life of inner peace, unwavering integrity, and profound harmony.

Gita 16.7

Discernment, purity, conduct, and truth are the pillars of an ethical and meaningful existence, guiding us toward right action and inner peace.

Gita 17.11

Fulfill your duties with pure intent and complete detachment from their fruits; the integrity and selflessness of the action itself purify the mind and lead to true fulfillment.

Gita 17.17

True purity and peace in any endeavor arise from unwavering faith, disciplined effort, and profound detachment from its fruits.

Gita 17.20

True generosity is a selfless duty, given with wisdom and pure intent, to uplift all involved.

Gita 17.24

Consciously begin every endeavor with a sacred intention and focused awareness, transforming routine actions into purposeful offerings aligned with a higher consciousness.

Gita 17.25

Perform all actions with selfless dedication, offering their fruits to the Divine (Tat), thereby transcending ego and attachment to achieve true liberation and inner peace.

Gita 17.27

Act with unwavering dedication and selfless intent in all your endeavors; this steadfast, purposeful engagement defines true value ('Sat') and leads to ultimate fulfillment.

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