The Yoga of Knowledge and Renunciation of Action

Krishna reveals the secret of action without bondage. 'Na māṁ karmāṇi limpanti' (actions do not taint Me) means actions don't create karma when performed without attachment. 'Na me karma-phale spṛhā' (I have no desire for fruits) shows freedom from results. The result for those who understand this: 'karmabhir na sa badhyate' (not bound by actions). This verse shows HOW to act like Krishna acts—doing work without attachment, without desire for results. This connects back to Chapter 3's teaching about Karma Yoga—acting without attachment to fruits. The key is understanding Krishna's nature (imperishable, non-doer) and applying it to one's own action.