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CHAPTER 18 · VERSE 59

Bhagavad Gita 18.59

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यदहङ्कारमाश्रित्य न योत्स्य इति मन्यसे। मिथ्यैष व्यवसायस्ते प्रकृतिं त्वां नियोक्ष्यति॥

If driven by egoism you think, 'I will not fight,' your resolve will be useless; your inherent nature will compel you.

Points out that attempting to flee duty out of ego is futile, as one's inherent nature (Prakriti) will eventually force action.

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