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Understanding Actions and Ego in the Bhagavad Gita

The verse you referenced focuses on the concept of actions performed with a selfless attitude and the idea of false ego. According to the Bhagavad Gita, understanding the nature of one's actions and the importance of one's consciousness while performing them is crucial for spiritual growth.

This verse is from Chapter 18, verse 17:

  1. One's intelligence is not clouded by false ego.

  2. Actions performed without attachment lead to liberation.

  3. Killing in battle, when done without selfish desires or attachment, does not result in sin.

This teaching encourages us to act according to our duty (dharma) while maintaining a sense of detachment and understanding the eternal nature of the soul, which cannot be killed.

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