Whatever action, whether right or wrong, one performs by thought, word, and deed; these are its five causes.
I am rich and born in a noble family. I am the greatest. I shall perform sacrifice, I shall give charity, and I shall rejoice. Thus deluded by ignorance
A Karma-yogi performs action by body, mind, intellect, and senses, without attachment (or ego), only for self-purification.
The ancient seekers of liberation also performed their duties with this understanding. Therefore, you should do your duty as the ancients did.
Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.
He from whom all beings originate, and by whom all this universe is pervaded; worshipping Him by performing one's natural duty for Him one attains perfection.
The enlightened one should inspire others by performing all works efficiently without attachment.
Always perform your duty efficiently and without attachment to the results, because by doing work without attachment one attains the Supreme.
Let the scripture be your authority in determining what should be done and what should not be done. You should perform your duty following the scriptural injunction.
The one who shall propagate this supreme secret philosophy amongst My devotees, shall be performing the highest devotional service to Me and shall certainly attain Me.
The yogi who knows all this goes beyond getting the benefits of the study of the Vedas, performance of sacrifices, austerities, and charities, and attains the Supreme eternal abode.