Karma Yoga in the Gita

The following extracts from the Bhagavad Gita help us understand Karma Yoga

1) Not even for a moment can man be without action. Helplessly all are driven into action by the forces of nature

2) Not by refraining from action can a man be free of action; nor can he attain perfection by mere renunciation

3) The world is held in bondage to action,unless action is a sacrifice

4) The ignorant act while attached to their actions. The wise act, free of attachment. for the welfare of the world

5) The actions of a great man are an inspiration to the world. Whatever he does, becomes a standard for others to follow.

6) The state achieved by the wise is also that achieved by those of selfless action. He who sess that both paths are the same, he truly sees

7) Thy rights is to thy actions alone, but never to the fruits of the actions; let not the rewards of action be thy motive; nor yet be attached to inaction.