Equanimous Refrain

You have a right to act, but not to the fruits of that action. Do not allow rewards to be your motive for action; at the same time do not be attached to avoiding action. Established in yoga and abandoning attachment, perform your duty. See success and failure with an even mind. This equanimity is the meaning of yoga. Arjuna, action done with attachment to the results is far inferior to this yoga. Seek refuge in that equanimous state. Those who are motivated by the fruits of action are petty-minded. Remaining equal-minded, one rises above righteous and unrighteous deeds. Therefore, devote yourself to this yoga, for yoga is the true way of performing action.