2. 47 English-Control Your Actions, Not Results | Bhagavad Gita Shlok 2.47 in English

Shlok 2.47 [thoughtful] Shri Krishna says to Arjun—You have control over your actions, but not over their results. Therefore, do not work only because you desire a particular result. At the same time, do not stop working simply because the final result is not entirely in your hands. How hard we work, how well we prepare, and how honestly we perform our task—these are within our control. But the final result also depends on timing, circumstances, other people’s decisions, and many factors that we cannot control. Let us understand this through Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra. In shooting, even a tiny movement can spoil the aim. Had he constantly thought only about winning a medal, the pressure to achieve it could have harmed his performance. So, for years, he worked on his breathing, posture, concentration, and the process behind every shot. After thousands of hours of preparation, he won India’s first individual Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The medal was not in his hands. Only the next correct shot was. [emphatic] Worrying about results increases pressure. Focus on your actions—with complete preparation, honesty, and dedication. #BhagavadGita #GitaShlok #Shlok2.47 #GitaInEnglish #Karma #Action #Results #Success #Krishna #Mahakavya BIMAL BANGAR