Karma Sannyasa Yoga
The Yoga of Renunciation of Action
Arjuna is confused about whether renunciation of action or selfless action is superior. Krishna clarifies that both paths lead to the same goal, but Karma Yoga (selfless action) is easier and more practical for most people. He describes the state of a person who acts without attachment, remaining untouched by sin.
विद्याविनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि | शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः ||18||
The truly wise, by virtue of true knowledge, see with equal vision a learned and gentle brahmin, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and a dog-eater (outcaste).
Transliteration
vidyā-vinaya-sampanne brāhmaṇe gavi hastini | śhuni chaiva śhva-pāke cha paṇḍitāḥ sama-darśhinaḥ ||18||
Commentary
This verse highlights the quality of 'sama-darshana' or equal vision, a hallmark of a truly enlightened person. Such a person sees the same divine essence (Atman) in all living beings, regardless of their external forms or social status, and is therefore free from prejudice.