Fifth
Discourse – The Yoga of Renunciation of Action
In
spite of Lord Krishna's clear instructions, Arjuna still seems to be
bewildered. He wants to know which is superior; the path of action (Karma) or the path
of renunciation of action.
In
both cases, the final realisation of the Atman is the goal, but the path of
Karma Yoga is superior. Actually, there is no real difference between the two.
Lord
Krishna further asserts that perfection can be attained and one can be
established in the Atman, only after the mind has been purified through the
performance of selfless action.
The
Karma Yogi, who is constantly engaged in action, does not do anything as he is
a spectator of everything and dedicates all his actions to God and thus
abandons attachment, always remaining pure and unaffected. Having completely
rooted out desire, attachment and the ego, he does not enter rebirth again.
A realised Sage sees
Brahman within and without – within as the static and transcendent Brahman and
without as the entire Universe. He sees the one Self in all beings and
creatures. He is ever free from joy and grief and enjoys eternal peace and
happiness. He does not depend upon the senses for his satisfaction. 
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