Verse of October 23

The relevant verse from the Bhagavad Gita that corresponds to the date October 23 is:

Chapter 18, Verse 9

Sanskrit Verse:

कार्यमित्येव यत्कर्म नियतं क्रियतेऽर्जुन | सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा फलं चैव स त्याग: सात्त्विको मत: || 9||

Transliteration:

kāryam ity eva yat karma niyataṁ kriyate ‘rjuna | saṅgaṁ tyaktvā phalaṁ chaiva sa tyāgaḥ sāttviko mataḥ

Translated Verse:

When actions are undertaken in response to duty, and one relinquishes attachment to any reward, O Arjun, it is considered renunciation in the nature of goodness.

Explanation: This verse emphasizes the importance of performing one's duties with a sense of detachment from the results. Shree Krishna encourages Arjun to fulfill his responsibilities without being motivated by personal gain. This form of renunciation is described as being in the mode of goodness (sattva), highlighting the significance of action aligned with one's duty and higher principles without craving for rewards.

For further understanding, refer to Chapter 18, Verse 9 of the Bhagavad Gita.