dūreṇa hy-avaraṁ karma buddhi-yogād dhanañjaya
buddhau śharaṇam anvichchha kṛipaṇāḥ phala-hetavaḥ|| 49||
buddhi-yukto jahātīha ubhe sukṛita-duṣhkṛite
tasmād yogāya yujyasva yogaḥ karmasu kauśhalam|| 50||

My Understanding : Intellect and karma are inseparable. Conscience and the senses together create a barrier that tries to separate the two. An intelligent person, however, strives to maintain control over their intellect. Through wisdom, they perform good deeds. When you use your intelligence properly, you will naturally detach yourself from seeking specific results, focusing instead on the right action itself.

yoga-sthaḥ kuru karmāṇi saṅgaṁ tyaktvā dhanañjaya
siddhy-asiddhyoḥ samo bhūtvā samatvaṁ yoga uchyate|| 48||

My Understanding : All people in this world are your fellow beings, and you should never make distinctions between them. Based on your desires and the outcomes you experience, you may categorize some as friends and others as enemies. However, you should not hold any biased opinions about others. Treat everyone equally, without judgment.

karmaṇy-evādhikāras te mā phaleṣhu kadāchana
mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo ’stvakarmaṇi || 47||

My Understanding : You have the right to perform your work, but you do not have control over the results. Detach yourself from the outcomes of your actions. Free yourself from the bondage of karma, and do not chase after the results. Focus on doing your duty, without becoming attached to what comes from it.

yāvān artha udapāne sarvataḥ samplutodake
tāvānsarveṣhu vedeṣhu brāhmaṇasya vijānataḥ || 46||

My Understanding : The three gunas, the elements of nature, conscience, life, and the body—all of these together are considered the essence of the Vedas. Knowledge of the Vedas can be attained through the sacred texts that contain their wisdom.

trai-guṇya-viṣhayā vedā nistrai-guṇyo bhavārjuna
nirdvandvo nitya-sattva-stho niryoga-kṣhema ātmavān || 45||

My Understanding : Temporary comforts are not true happiness. Running away from problems is not the solution. You must face challenges when they arise, as you cannot escape the effects of your karma. Whatever comes your way—whether good or bad—you must confront it. The materialistic world is tainted by the influence of the three gunas (modes of nature), which pollute the mind and distract from true fulfillment.

bhogaiśwvarya-prasaktānāṁ tayāpahṛita-chetasām
vyavasāyātmikā buddhiḥ samādhau na vidhīyate || 44||

My Understanding : People often perform actions with the expectation of a specific outcome, believing that achieving those results will bring them happiness. For example, they may think that earning money will make them happy. However, materialistic happiness is different from true happiness. Real happiness comes from within, and it cannot be fully achieved through external possessions or achievements.

kāmātmānaḥ swarga-parā janma-karma-phala-pradām
kriyā-viśheṣha-bahulāṁ bhogaiśhwarya-gatiṁ prati  || 43||

My Understanding : When you are bound by karmic relationships, you focus more on the results rather than the process. As a result, your concentration shifts to the outcomes, and your efforts become less sincere. You begin to only see the benefits of what you’re doing. But if you approach work this way, will you achieve your desired results? No, despite working hard, you won’t get the outcomes you seek. The lack of genuine effort and focus will prevent you from attaining what you truly desire.

yāmimāṁ puṣhpitāṁ vāchaṁ pravadanty-avipaśhchitaḥ
veda-vāda-ratāḥ pārtha nānyad astīti vādinaḥ || 42||

My Understanding : You may wonder if you will benefit from doing the right thing. How can you act in a way that doesn’t bring you some benefit? Those who think this way are often living for their family, believing their work is for their own benefit. However, in reality, their actions are indirectly benefiting others. Family members may feel that everything they do is for themselves, but this is not true. When you perform actions solely for personal gain or desired results, your conscience becomes bound, creating karmic relationships that tie you to those actions.

vyavasāyātmikā buddhir ekeha kuru-nandana
bahu-śhākhā hyanantāśh cha buddhayo ’vyavasāyinām|| 41||

My Understanding : When observing celebrations from the top of a building, the crowd may seem overwhelming, and it may feel as though survival in that space is impossible. However, if you were actually in that crowd, you would find a way to move through it. This ability comes from intellectual clarity. Without this ability, fear takes over. To overcome fear, you must control your mind. Through dedicated sadhana, you can train your mind to stay in control, enabling you to navigate challenges with confidence.

nehābhikrama-nāśho ’sti pratyavāyo na vidyate
svalpam apyasya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt|| 40||

My Understanding : Making mistakes is a natural part of any work, and you will inevitably face the consequences of those mistakes. However, knowing that errors may occur does not mean you should avoid doing good. Use your analytical skills and wisdom to minimize mistakes and act responsibly. The path of yoga, where your mind remains aligned with Krishna, is the key to achieving victory without doubt. Even if you face difficulties along the way, rest assured that in the end, victory will be yours, and you will come to understand the reasons behind those challenges.