Which verses of the Gita are about action?

Verse 1.38, Verse 1.43 in Chapter 1 (Arjun Vishad Yoga) all engage with action. Each is presented in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English at thegitauniverse.com.

Who speaks about action in the Bhagavad Gita?

1 different speakers in Chapter 1 invoke action: Arjun. The verses span the opening dialogue between Sanjaya, Dhritarashtra, Duryodhan, Bhishma, Arjun, and Krishna.

Action

Action in the Bhagavad Gita — 2 verses across Chapter 1, including 1.38, 1.43. Sanskrit, Hindi, English. One reel per verse.

v1.38· Arjun

If you can see the sin and they can't — should you stop them, or join them?

They're blinded by greed. We are not. We can see the sin clearly. So why shouldn't we — who see it — be the ones to walk away?

“Clarity without action isn't wisdom. It's a comfortable excuse.”
— Krishna

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v1.43· Arjun

He quoted scripture to justify giving up. Can the same book justify both action and inaction?

This isn't his opinion. It's what the scriptures say. Men who destroy their family's dharma dwell in hell — not for a season, but forever.

“Scripture doesn't take sides. It takes understanding.”
— Krishna

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[ FAQ ]

What does the Bhagavad Gita say about action?: The Bhagavad Gita addresses action across 2 verses in Chapter 1. They're blinded by greed. We are not. We can see the sin clearly. So why shouldn't we — who see it — be the ones to walk away? As Krishna puts it: "Clarity without action isn't wisdom. It's a comfortable excuse."
Which verses of the Gita are about action?: Verse 1.38, Verse 1.43 in Chapter 1 (Arjun Vishad Yoga) all engage with action. Each is presented in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English at thegitauniverse.com.
Who speaks about action in the Bhagavad Gita?: 1 different speakers in Chapter 1 invoke action: Arjun. The verses span the opening dialogue between Sanjaya, Dhritarashtra, Duryodhan, Bhishma, Arjun, and Krishna.

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