Bhagavad Gita: Lord Krishna explains that the essence of religion lies in selfless action. The core of knowledge and yoga is the fulfillment of duty. Action performed for the sake of God, renouncing fruitful results, is the highest yoga and true religion.

Righteous action is the true path of yoga.

Bhagavad Gita: According to Shri Krishna, when religion in the world gets confined to external rituals, traditions, and sects, then it becomes necessary for a great man to appear who can once again clarify the path to true religion and attainment of God.

In the sixth chapter of the Gita, Lord Krishna states that giving up action simply to be called wise is not true knowledge. Whether it's Jnana Yoga or Nishkam Karma Yoga, the root of both is the same: action. Without giving up action, neither yoga is accomplished nor knowledge is complete. Lord Krishna explained to Arjuna that dharma is the constant performance of one's duty with patience and discretion.

Duty is paramount; war is also a religion.

Shri Krishna states in the Gita that there is no path more beneficial for a Kshatriya than a righteous war. Victory brings glory, and even death brings the glory of divinity. Fulfilling one's duty with this spirit is the hallmark of true knowledge. Gurus and great men are certainly motivators, but decisions and actions must be made by man himself. Thus, Shri Krishna makes it clear that the path of knowledge does not teach "sit-off," but rather teaches perseverance in righteous action.

Selfless Karma Yoga is superior to knowledge.

In this chapter, Shri Krishna states that both paths yield ultimate rewards, but selfless action is simpler, easier, and superior. Because no one can become a monk without a spirit of renunciation, and no one can become a yogi without action. Action is present in both, but the perspective differs. Discernment is central in knowledge yoga, while surrender is central in selfless action. No path is perfect except the sacrificial action.

to work for God

In the sixth chapter, Lord Krishna states that a true renunciant and yogi is one who abandons attachment to the fruits of his duties. He is not a renunciant who abandons the Agnihotra, nor is he a yogi who abandons his duties and turns a blind eye to action. While the practice of Ashtangayoga is lofty, it is difficult in Kaliyuga. Therefore, Lord Krishna has declared Karma Yoga supreme, because every human being performs karma. When that karma is performed for God, it becomes yoga.